exteriört

Exteriört is a Swedish term meaning “relating to the exterior” or “on the exterior.” It is commonly used as an adverb and to describe exterior aspects of objects, buildings, or environments. The related adjective exteriör denotes the exterior part itself, while exteriört describes actions or qualities associated with the exterior. The term is widely used in architecture, construction, urban planning, car and product design, and art criticism, where exterior characteristics such as façades, finishes, colors, and condition are of interest. In practice, exteriört is contrasted with interiört, which refers to interiors.

Etymology: exteriört derives from exteriör (exterior), itself from the Latin exterior- and the French extérieur, adapted into Swedish. The adverbial form exteriört is used to refer to exterior aspects or actions performed on the outside of something.

Usage notes: In Swedish, the term is most common in formal or technical writing and professional discourse about buildings, vehicles, or landscapes. It is less common in casual speech, where speakers may use alternatives such as “på utsidan” (on the outside) or “utvändigt” (outward).

See also: exteriör, interiört, arkitektur, design, färgval.