olympiskt

Olympiskt is a Swedish adjective meaning “Olympic” or “relating to the Olympic Games.” It is used to describe things connected with the modern Olympic Movement and its events, such as athletes, records, venues, ceremonies, and symbols.

Etymology and forms: The word derives from Greek Olympios, via Latin olympicus and French olympique, and entered Swedish as olympisk. The neuter singular form is olympiskt; the base form is olympisk; the plural or definite forms are olympiska. This system allows the adjective to agree with different nouns, for example ett olympiskt rekord, en olympisk idrottare, or olympiska spel.

Usage and scope: Olympiskt is employed in official contexts, media, and everyday language to indicate Olympic association. Common phrases include olympiska spelen (the Olympic Games), olympiska medalj (an Olympic medal), and olympisk rekord (an Olympic record). Beyond sports, the term can describe aspects of the Olympic Movement or anything sanctioned by Olympic authorities.

Relation to the Olympic Movement: The term centers on the modern Olympics, which are governed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and held every four years (with variations due to hosting schedules). While “olympiskt” can describe a wide range of topics related to the Games, it does not apply to mythological contexts that reference Mount Olympus; such usage would typically use different terms in Swedish.

Summary: Olympiskt is the Swedish adjective used to denote Olympic connections, with distinct feminine, neuter, and plural forms. It appears in sports reporting, official documentation, and cultural discussions about the Olympic Games and movement.