berørbar

Berørbar is a Swedish adjective that translates to "tangible" or "touchable" in English. It describes something that can be perceived or experienced through the sense of touch, or metaphorically, something that is concrete and real.

The literal meaning of berørbar is straightforward, referring to physical objects that have a texture, shape, or substance that can be felt. For instance, a stone is berørbar, as is a piece of fabric. The opposite would be intangible concepts or phenomena that cannot be physically touched.

In a more figurative sense, berørbar can be used to describe abstract ideas or situations that have become concrete or have a discernible impact. For example, one might say that the effects of climate change are becoming berørbar, meaning they are no longer just theoretical but are manifesting in ways that are observable and perhaps even physically felt. Similarly, a goal that has been achieved can be described as berørbar, signifying its transition from an aspiration to a reality.

The word is derived from the verb "beröra," meaning "to touch" or "to affect." The suffix "-bar" indicates capability or possibility, hence "capable of being touched" or "touchable." This etymology underscores the core meaning of the word. Berørbar is a useful adjective for describing the physical and metaphorical tangibility of things in the Swedish language.