utmaningar

Utmaningar is a Swedish noun in plural referring to situations, tasks, or obstacles that demand effort, resources, or skill to overcome. It is used to describe difficulties, tests of ability, or pursuits that require determination. The singular form is utmaning.

Etymology and usage: Utmaningar derive from the verb utmana, meaning to challenge. The noun represents the result or object of that act and has gained widespread use in contemporary Swedish, appearing in media, politics, education and business to describe difficulties that society, organizations or individuals must address.

Contexts and domains: Utmaningar appear across fields such as climate policy, economics, technology adaptation, education, public health, and sports. In policy discussions, utmaningar are identified to justify action; in media, headlines describe utmaningar facing society; in organizations, leaders refer to utmaningar in strategy and operations.

Examples and related terms: Common expressions include stora utmaningar, utmaningar inom energisektorn or utmaningar inom utbildningssektorn. Related terms include utmaning (singular), utmana (verb), and utmanande (adjective). Broader synonyms or near-synonyms include svårighet, hinder and prövning.

See also: utmana, utmanande, utmaning.