utrustningens

Utrustningens is the genitive singular form of the Swedish noun utrustning, which means equipment, gear, or apparatus. It is used to indicate possession or a close relationship between the equipment and another element in a sentence, as in “utrustningens kvalitet” (the quality of the equipment) or “utrustningens livslängd” (the equipment’s lifespan). The form is derived from the definite singular utrustningen, with the possessive suffix -ens attached to this definite form to express ownership.

Utrustning itself refers to items that are necessary to perform a task or activity, ranging from tools and machines to clothing and safety gear. The term is common in technical, industrial, medical, and everyday contexts, and it can be complemented by additional nouns to specify type or function, such as elektronikens utrustning (the electronic equipment) or skolans laboratorieutrustning (the school’s laboratory equipment). In more general language, synonyms include utrustningar (plural) or anordningar and apparatur in specific contexts.

In usage, utrustningens typically appears in noun phrases where the relationship of belonging or association is emphasized. It does not indicate plurality unless the noun is plural; the corresponding plural genitive would be utrustningarnas. The form is regular in Swedish grammar, following the pattern of other definite singular nouns with possessive suffixes. When referring to equipment belonging to a person or organization, the same possessive construction applies, ensuring clarity about ownership and responsibility.