utkomma

Utkomma is a Swedish verb that translates to "to be published," "to appear," or "to come out" in English. It is primarily used in the context of written works such as books, articles, magazines, and other publications. The verb indicates that a work has been released and is now available to the public.

The word is derived from the prefix "ut" meaning "out" and the verb "komma" meaning "to come." Together, "utkomma" signifies the act of coming forth or emerging into the public sphere. For example, a sentence like "Boken utkommer nästa vecka" means "The book is published next week." Similarly, "En ny artikel utkom i tidskriften" translates to "A new article appeared in the magazine."

"Utkomma" is a common term in the publishing industry and literary circles in Sweden. It is often used in announcements, reviews, and bibliographies to denote the release date or status of a publication. The verb is typically used in the passive voice, as the focus is on the publication itself rather than the person or entity doing the publishing. For instance, one would say "Författarens senaste roman har utkommit" (The author's latest novel has been published) rather than focusing on the publisher's action.