betydelsefulla

Betydelsefulla is the plural form of the Swedish adjective betydelsefull, meaning meaningful or significant. The term is used to describe things, actions, events, or people that carry notable importance or have a lasting impact.

Etymology and form: betydelsefull is formed from betydelse, meaning significance or meaning, combined with the suffix -full, which conveys "full of." The plural form betydelsefulla is used with plural nouns, while singular forms include betydelsefull (common gender) and betydelsefullt (neuter gender). In definite plural constructions, such as de betydelsefulla besluten, the adjective retains the same plural form.

Usage and nuance: betydelsefulla tends to appear in formal, academic, or literary Swedish. It conveys a stronger sense of lasting importance than everyday synonyms like viktig. It can describe decisions, events, experiences, or people who have a meaningful impact beyond the ordinary.

Examples: betydelsefulla beslut (significant decisions), betydelsefulla händelser (meaningful events), betydelsefulla erfarenheter (valuable experiences). In the singular, you would commonly hear ett betydelsefullt beslut or ett betydelsefullt möte. Adjective forms may be coordinated with the noun’s gender and definiteness, yielding de betydelsefulla besluten in definite plural.

See also: betydelse, betydelsefull, väsentlig, viktig.