utgiven

Utgiven is a Swedish term formed as the past participle of the verb utge, meaning to publish or issue. Used as an adjective, it describes something that has been published or released by a publisher, issuing body, or institution. It is commonly found in bibliographic, archival, and official contexts to identify works or documents that have been produced and distributed. Typical phrases include den utgivna boken (the published book), den utgivna upplagan (the published edition), or en utgiven rapport (an issued report). The noun utgivning refers to the act or process of publication, while the related adjective adapts to number and definite form (utgiven, utgiven, utgivna).

In Swedish, utgiven is closely related to the Norwegian utgitt and Danish udgivet, reflecting a common North Germanic heritage. The term is neutral in tone and often used in cataloging, library records, legal documents, and publishing industry descriptions. It does not by itself convey quality or preference; it simply marks that something has been published or issued. Usage may vary with context; for example, a government report may be described as utgiven by the ministry responsible, whereas a manuscript not yet released would not be described as utgiven.

Examples: Rapporter är ofta utgivna i officiella sammanhang. Den utgivna upplagan av boken innehåller extramaterial. The published report was released in an official setting. The published edition of the book contains extra material.