kentältä

kentältä is a Swedish word that translates to "from the field" in English. It is a common phrase used in various contexts, often referring to a physical location or a figurative area of expertise.

In a literal sense, kentältä can describe something that originates from an agricultural field, such as produce or harvested crops. For example, "potatisen kommer kentältä" means "the potatoes come from the field." It can also denote movement away from a field, like a person leaving a sports field after a game.

Figuratively, kentältä can refer to a source of information or knowledge. Someone might say they learned something "kentältä," meaning they acquired it from practical experience or direct observation rather than theoretical study. This usage emphasizes hands-on learning and real-world application.

The word is a compound of "fält" (field) and the elative case ending "-t" combined with the postposition "från" (from), which is often contracted to "kentältä" in spoken Swedish. The elative case indicates movement from within something, so "kentältä" specifically implies coming out of or originating from the field. Its versatility allows it to be applied to both concrete and abstract concepts, making it a frequently encountered term in the Swedish language.