obestämd

Obestämd is a Swedish word that translates to "indefinite" in English. It is commonly used in Swedish grammar to refer to the indefinite form of nouns. This contrasts with the definite form, which specifies a particular noun. For example, "en bok" means "a book" (indefinite), while "boken" means "the book" (definite).

The indefinite form in Swedish is typically marked by an indefinite article preceding the noun, such as "en" for common gender nouns and "ett" for neuter gender nouns. The noun itself may also take a specific ending in its indefinite singular form, particularly for neuter nouns.

Beyond its grammatical function, "obestämd" can also describe something that is not clearly defined, uncertain, or vague in a more general sense. For instance, one might speak of an "obestämd känsla" (an indefinite feeling) or an "obestämd tid" (an indefinite time). The context in which the word is used determines whether it refers to a grammatical concept or a broader sense of uncertainty.