endiskret

Endiskret is a term used in Swedish-language contexts to describe behavior or communication that is not discreet or tactful. It roughly corresponds to the English term indiscreet and is generally used in informal or colloquial speech rather than in formal writing. In practice, endiskret describes remarks, actions, or attitudes that reveal private information, intrude into someone’s affairs, or fail to respect boundaries.

Origins and usage: Endiskret is formed as a compound of diskret (discreet) with a prefix-like element that conveys negation in everyday speech. The word is found primarily in everyday language and is less common in formal dictionaries, where it may be treated as colloquial or humorous. The exact register and acceptability can vary by region and speaker.

Examples: A journalist might describe an interview as endiskret if the interviewer asks overly personal questions. A person might be called endiskret for sharing gossip that violates another’s privacy. In translation, endiskret aligns with indiscreet or imprudent.

Related terms: diskret, indiscreet, indiskret (in some Scandinavian varieties), and their equivalents in neighboring languages that distinguish discreet versus indiscreet behavior.

Note: Because endiskret is not widely standardized in dictionaries, there is some variation in its use and interpretation. When writing in formal contexts, speakers may prefer direct phrasing such as inte diskret or opassande to convey the same idea.