utdelande

Utdelande is a Swedish term formed as the present participle of the verb utdela, which means to distribute or to award. As a grammatical form, utdelande can function as a present participle adjective describing someone or something that distributes, or as a nominalized form referring to the act of distributing or awarding. In everyday Swedish, however, much of this meaning is more commonly expressed with related nouns such as utdelning (distribution, payout) or prisutdelning (award ceremony).

Etymology and forms: The word combines the prefix ut- (out, away) with dela (to divide, share) and the suffix -ande, which marks the present participle. When used as an adjective, it often appears in compounds like prisutdelande, meaning “award-giving,” describing events or actors involved in distributing prizes. The more standard noun for a formal event is prisutdelning, while utdelning covers general distribution or payout.

Usage notes: Utdelande is relatively rare as a standalone noun and is more typical in descriptive or formal writing, especially in compound adjectives. In most contexts concerning ceremonies or events, writers prefer prisutdelning or similar phrases. In finance or corporate language, utdelning is used for dividend distributions, so care is required not to confuse terms with different senses.

See also: utdelning, prisutdelning, utdela, delar.

Examples: prisutdelande ceremonier (award-giving ceremonies) can appear in stylistic or journalistic language, though prisutdelning remains the common expression.