utsåld

Utsåld is a Swedish adjective meaning that something is no longer available for purchase because all stock or tickets have been sold. It is commonly used to describe sold-out concerts, theater performances, sports events, or limited-edition goods, as well as products that are temporarily out of stock.

Etymology and related terms: Utsåld is formed from the prefix ut-, meaning “out” or “exhausted,” combined with såld, the past participle of sälja “to sell.” A closely related term is slutsåld, which emphasizes that something is completely sold out. In everyday language, utsåld and slutsåld are both used, with slutsåld often signaling a total, irreversible sell-out.

Usage: In Swedish, utsåld is widely used in retail, entertainment, media reporting, and everyday conversation. Signs or announcements may read “Utsålt” to indicate that items or seats are no longer available. The status can be temporary, pending restocking, or permanent if demand exceeds supply. In practice, utsåld is the standard term for sold-out status in most contexts, while slutsåld is used when the seller wants to stress that nothing remains.

Examples: Tickets to the concert blev utsålda inom några timmar. Produktionen är utsåld, och inga biljetter finns kvar. Slutsåld biljetter signalerar att allt är helt sålt.

Notes: While utsåld is the common Swedish term, cognate forms exist in neighboring languages with similar meanings. The concept also intersects with consumer behavior and scarcity marketing, where high demand can drive rapid sell-outs.