användbara

Användbara is a Swedish adjective meaning usable or practical. It is the plural form of användbar and is used to describe objects, tools, ideas, or methods that can be used effectively.

Form and usage: The base form is användbar. When describing plural nouns, the form becomes användbara, as in användbara verktyg (useful tools) or användbara tips (helpful tips). For singular nouns, the form depends on gender: användbar with en-words (en bok), and användbart with ett-words (ett verktyg). The definite forms follow standard Swedish adjective inflection, for example de användbara verktygen (the useful tools).

Origin and meaning: The word is built from the verb använda (to use) and the suffix -bar, which forms adjectives meaning “capable of being” or “suitable for.” It conveys that something has practical utility or can be employed effectively in a given context.

Usage notes and synonyms: Användbara describes things that provide value through their practicality or ease of use. Related terms include användbar (singular), praktisk (practical), and ändamålsenlig (purposeful). The common antonym is oanvändbar (unusable, not useful). The noun form related to this concept is användbarhet, meaning usefulness or practicality as a quality.

See also: Use of the concept in everyday language often centers on efficiency, portability, or suitability for a task. The term is widely applicable across technical, educational, and consumer contexts.