svenskt

Svenskt is the neuter singular form of the Swedish adjective svensk, meaning Swedish. It is used to describe neuter nouns in the indefinite form and can function as a predicative adjective, as in phrases like Det är svenskt (That is Swedish).

In Swedish grammar, adjectives agree with the gender and number of the noun they modify. For en-words (common gender), the indefinite form is svensk, while for ett-words (neuter gender) the indefinite form is svenskt. In definite form, the corresponding endings shift, with examples such as en svensk man versus den svenska mannen, and ett svenskt ord versus det svenska ordet. This means svenskt commonly appears before neuter nouns in their indefinite form, such as ett svenskt bilmärke or ett svenskt ord, and svenska appears in definite or attributive positions when appropriate.

Beyond grammar, svenskt conveys a broad sense of origin, affiliation, or quality associated with Sweden. It appears in contexts ranging from everyday language to branding and labeling, where it signals Swedish origin or craftsmanship, for example in phrases like svenskt kött, svenskt kaffe, or svensk design. It is distinct from Svenska, the name of the Swedish language and, when capitalized, a proper demonym or national reference.

Overall, svenskt functions as the neuter descriptive form of Sweden-related adjectives in Swedish, used in reference to neuter nouns, in predication, and in contexts signaling Swedish origin or character. See also svensk, svenska, and Svenska for related forms and meanings.