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B1 noun 10분 분량

utrymme

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At the A1 level, you should understand 'utrymme' as a basic word for 'space' in very simple contexts. Think about your room or your bag. If you have too many things, you have 'lite utrymme' (little space). If your room is big, you have 'mycket utrymme' (much space). At this stage, don't worry about the abstract meanings. Focus on using it with basic adjectives like 'stort' (big) and 'litet' (small). Remember it is 'ett utrymme'. You might see this word in a store when looking at boxes or bags. It is a useful word to explain why you cannot fit something into a space. For example, 'Väskan är liten. Det finns inget utrymme.' (The bag is small. There is no space.) Use it to describe physical objects around you. You don't need to know the plural yet, just focus on the singular form 'utrymme' and the definite 'utrymmet'.
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At the A2 level, you can start using 'utrymme' in more specific daily situations. You might talk about 'lastutrymme' (luggage space) in a car or 'benutrymme' (legroom) on a plane. You should be able to form simple sentences about your home or travel. For instance, 'Det finns gott om utrymme i köket' (There is plenty of space in the kitchen). You should also begin to recognize the plural form 'utrymmen' when reading about buildings or public areas. At this level, you can also use it to describe digital space, like on your phone: 'Jag har inget utrymme för fler bilder' (I have no space for more pictures). This is a very practical use that you will encounter often. You are starting to see that 'utrymme' is about capacity and how much 'room' there is for things or people.
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At the B1 level, you are expected to use 'utrymme' both physically and metaphorically. You should be comfortable discussing 'utrymme för förbättring' (room for improvement) or 'utrymme för diskussion' (room for discussion). You understand that 'utrymme' can mean the 'scope' or 'opportunity' to do something. You can also use it in compound words more freely, such as 'förvaringsutrymme' (storage space). You should be careful to distinguish between 'utrymme' and 'plats'. You know that 'plats' is a specific spot, while 'utrymme' is the general area or volume. You can use it to describe more complex social or professional situations, like 'Det finns inget ekonomiskt utrymme för löneförhöjningar' (There is no financial room for salary increases). This level is where the word becomes a powerful tool for expressing constraints and possibilities in your Swedish conversations.
At the B2 level, your usage of 'utrymme' should be nuanced and precise. You can use it in formal contexts, such as describing 'handlingsutrymme' (room for maneuver) in a political or business strategy. You understand how the word is used in the media, for example, 'Frågan gavs stort utrymme i debatten' (The issue was given a lot of space in the debate). You are familiar with more advanced compounds like 'manöverutrymme' and 'tidsutrymme'. You can explain complex concepts using the word, such as the relationship between urban density and the 'utrymme' available for green areas. Your grammar is consistent, correctly using the neuter gender and the plural forms 'utrymmen' and 'utrymmena' in varied sentence structures. You are also aware of the related verb 'utrymma' and can distinguish it from the noun without confusion.
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At the C1 level, you use 'utrymme' with a high degree of sophistication. You can discuss the 'diskursiva utrymmet' (discursive space) in a literary analysis or the 'juridiska utrymmet' (legal scope) of a new law. You recognize the subtle differences between 'utrymme', 'vidd', 'omfång', and 'marginal'. You might use phrases like 'ge fritt utrymme åt fantasin' (give free rein to the imagination). You are sensitive to the register of the word, knowing when it sounds technical and when it sounds poetic. You can write complex reports or essays where 'utrymme' is used to define the boundaries of a research field or the limitations of a theory. Your understanding of the word includes its historical development and its role in forming complex academic terms. You can engage in deep discussions about 'livsutrymme' in both biological and socio-political contexts.
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At the C2 level, 'utrymme' is a word you use with native-like intuition. You can employ it in philosophical arguments about the nature of space and existence. You might use it in a highly metaphorical sense in creative writing, perhaps describing the 'utrymme' between two people's thoughts. You are fully aware of all idiomatic expressions and can even play with the word in puns or advanced rhetoric. You understand the most obscure technical applications in fields like physics or advanced computer science. Your mastery is such that you can detect even the slightest misuse of the word by others. You can navigate the most complex legal documents where 'utrymme' defines the exact limits of authority or rights. For you, 'utrymme' is not just a word for 'space', but a fundamental concept used to structure reality, logic, and social interaction in the Swedish language.
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utrymme 30초 만에

  • Utrymme means 'space' or 'room' (ett-word).
  • It is used for physical, digital, and abstract contexts.
  • The plural form is 'utrymmen'.
  • Commonly used in compounds like 'lastutrymme' and 'handlingsutrymme'.

The Swedish word utrymme is a versatile neuter noun (ett utrymme) that primarily translates to 'space' or 'room' in English. However, its application spans far beyond simple physical dimensions. In Swedish, utrymme describes the capacity or the volume of a given area, whether that area is a physical box, a room, a hard drive, or even a metaphorical psychological state. Understanding utrymme is crucial for B1 learners because it bridges the gap between basic descriptive language and more abstract conceptual thought. It is not just about having a 'place' (plats) to sit, but about having the 'space' (utrymme) to move, breathe, or store items. When Swedes talk about urban planning, they discuss utrymme for pedestrians; when they talk about computers, they discuss utrymme on a disk; and when they talk about personal relationships, they might discuss the need for emotional utrymme.

Physical Space
This refers to the three-dimensional area available for something. For example, 'Det finns inget utrymme för en till soffa' (There is no room for another sofa). It implies the volume or area is exhausted.
Abstract Scope
This refers to the possibility or opportunity for action. 'Det finns utrymme för förbättring' (There is room for improvement) suggests that the current state is not at its limit and can expand or get better.

Vi behöver mer utrymme i källaren för alla våra gamla böcker.

The word is built from the prefix 'ut-' (out) and 'rymme' (related to 'rum' or room/space). Historically, it suggests an area that has been cleared or made available. In modern Swedish, it is frequently used in compound words like lagringsutrymme (storage space) or parkeringsutrymme (parking space). When you enter a small apartment in Stockholm, you might comment on the clever use of utrymme to maximize the living area. In a business meeting, a manager might say there is no ekonomiskt utrymme for raises this year, meaning the budget (the financial 'space') is full.

Det juridiska utrymmet för tolkning är mycket begränsat i detta fall.

Digital Context
Used for disk space or cloud storage. 'Mitt molnutrymme är fullt' (My cloud space is full).

In summary, utrymme is the word you reach for when you are discussing capacity, limits, and the availability of room. Whether you are packing a suitcase or debating a policy, utrymme defines the boundaries of what is possible within a certain sphere. It is an essential tool for expressing constraints and possibilities in Swedish.

Using utrymme correctly requires an understanding of its grammatical behavior as a neuter noun. In its singular indefinite form, it is ett utrymme. The definite form is utrymmet. In the plural, it becomes utrymmen (indefinite) and utrymmena (definite). Because it ends in an unstressed vowel (-e), it follows a common pattern for neuter nouns where the plural indefinite takes an -n ending. Let's look at how this functions in various sentence structures, ranging from simple descriptions to complex conditional statements.

Bilen har ett stort utrymme för bagage, vilket gör den perfekt för långresor.

When describing physical space, utrymme often pairs with adjectives like stort (large), litet (small), begränsat (limited), or tillräckligt (sufficient). Note that the adjective must agree with the neuter gender of the noun. For example, you would say 'ett begränsat utrymme' rather than 'en begränsad'. This is a common point of error for English speakers who are used to the gender-neutral 'space'.

Prepositional Usage
Commonly used with 'för' (for). 'Utrymme för...' defines what the space is intended for. 'Utrymme för lek' (space for play).
Compound Construction
Swedish loves compounds. Words like 'lastutrymme' (cargo space) or 'benutrymme' (legroom) are standard and should be learned as single units.

Om vi flyttar på bordet får vi mer utrymme att dansa.

In more advanced contexts, utrymme is used to discuss 'scope' or 'freedom'. For instance, 'handlingsutrymme' translates to 'room for maneuver' or 'scope of action'. This is frequently used in political or organizational discussions. 'Regeringen har ett visst handlingsutrymme i frågan' (The government has a certain scope of action in the matter). Here, the word moves from the physical world into the realm of possibility and power.

Det finns inget utrymme för tvekan; vi måste agera nu.

Finally, consider the use of utrymme in the media. A journalist might say 'Frågan fick stort utrymme i tidningen' (The issue was given a lot of space in the newspaper). This refers to the physical column inches or the amount of attention dedicated to a topic. Whether physical, digital, metaphorical, or journalistic, utrymme is the container that holds the subject matter.

You will encounter utrymme in a vast array of real-world Swedish environments. From the mundane task of grocery shopping to the high-stakes world of Swedish politics, this word is a staple of everyday communication. If you are taking public transport in a major city like Gothenburg or Stockholm, you might hear announcements regarding lastutrymme for strollers or wheelchairs. In a furniture store like IKEA, descriptions of wardrobes will invariably mention their förvaringsutrymme (storage space). Swedes are very focused on efficient living, so the concept of maximizing utrymme is a common cultural trope.

Se till att lämna utrymme för utryckningsfordon i trafiken.

At Work
In professional settings, it's often used metaphorically. A boss might talk about 'ekonomiskt utrymme' (budgetary room) or 'tidsutrymme' (time available in a schedule).
In the News
News anchors often use the phrase 'ge utrymme' when discussing how much coverage a story is getting. 'Valrörelsen tar mycket utrymme i media just nu'.

In the digital age, you will see utrymme every time you check your phone or computer settings. The phrase 'otillräckligt lagringsutrymme' (insufficient storage space) is a frustration shared by Swedes and English speakers alike. When downloading an app or updating software, the system will calculate if there is enough utrymme. This technical usage is perhaps the most frequent way young Swedes interact with the word daily.

Det finns inget utrymme för tolkning av dessa regler.

In more formal or academic settings, you might hear about 'manöverutrymme' (maneuverability) in economic policy or 'livsutrymme' (living space/habitat) in biology. The word is also central to safety regulations; you will see signs in buildings indicating utrymningsväg (evacuation route), which comes from the related verb utrymma (to evacuate/empty a space). Hearing utrymme is a sign that you are moving into discussions about capacity, freedom, and the structural limits of a system.

One of the most frequent mistakes English speakers make when learning utrymme is confusing it with the word plats. In English, we often use 'room' and 'place' interchangeably in certain contexts, but in Swedish, they are distinct. Plats usually refers to a specific, localized point or a seat. If you say 'Jag har ingen plats i väskan', it sounds like you don't have a specific 'spot' in the bag, whereas 'Jag har inget utrymme i väskan' correctly identifies that the bag is full of volume. Understanding this distinction is a hallmark of reaching the B1 level.

Gender Errors
Many students treat 'utrymme' as a common gender (en-word). It is an 'ett-word'. Saying 'en stor utrymme' is incorrect; it must be 'ett stort utrymme'.
Plural Confusion
The plural is 'utrymmen'. Some learners try to say 'utrymmer' (which is a verb) or 'utrymme' (leaving it unchanged). Neuter nouns ending in a vowel always add -n in the plural indefinite.

Fel: Vi behöver mer plats för att bygga ut huset. (Better: utrymme)

Another common pitfall is the confusion between the noun utrymme and the verb utrymma. While they are related, utrymma means 'to evacuate' or 'to clear out'. If you tell someone 'Jag ska utrymma mitt rum', you are saying you are going to evacuate it (perhaps due to a fire), not that you are making 'space' in it. To say you are making space, you would use 'göra utrymme' or 'skapa utrymme'.

Finally, learners often struggle with the abstract use of 'utrymme'. In English, we might say 'there is no room for error'. In Swedish, this is 'det finns inget utrymme för fel'. Some learners try to use 'rum' here, which is technically understandable but less idiomatic than utrymme. While 'rum' refers to a physical room in a house, utrymme is the abstract 'room' needed for possibilities.

To truly master Swedish, you need to know when to use utrymme and when a synonym might be more appropriate. Swedish has several words for 'space' and 'area', each with its own specific nuance. By comparing utrymme with words like plats, yta, and mån, you can refine your expressive capabilities and sound more like a native speaker.

Plats vs. Utrymme
Plats is a 'spot' or 'place'. Utrymme is 'volume' or 'space'. Use 'plats' for a seat on a train, but 'utrymme' for the legroom at that seat.
Yta vs. Utrymme
Yta means 'surface' or 'area' (two-dimensional). Utrymme is often three-dimensional. You measure a floor in 'yta' (square meters), but you evaluate a closet by its 'utrymme'.
Spelrum vs. Utrymme
Spelrum literally means 'play room' but is used idiomatically for 'leeway' or 'elbow room'. It is a more specific type of abstract utrymme.

Vi har en stor yta att måla, men lite utrymme att ställa stegarna på.

Another interesting alternative is mån. This is often used in the phrase 'i viss mån' (to some extent). While not a direct synonym for physical space, it shares the abstract sense of 'measure' or 'degree' that utrymme can sometimes convey in formal Swedish. Furthermore, vidd (width/expanse) can be used when talking about vast open spaces, like the 'vidd' of the Swedish mountains, where utrymme would feel too technical or enclosed.

In technical settings, you might also hear volym (volume) or kapacitet (capacity). While utrymme is more common in daily speech, kapacitet is preferred when discussing the maximum output of a machine or a power plant. Choosing the right word depends entirely on whether you are emphasizing the physical area, the surface, the specific location, or the abstract potential for action.

재미있는 사실

The root 'rym-' is shared with the word 'rymd' (space/cosmos) and 'rymma' (to fit or to run away/escape). So, 'utrymme' is literally the 'out-rooming'.

발음 가이드

UK /ˈʉːˌtrʏmɛ/
US /ˈuːˌtrɪmɛ/
Primary stress on the first syllable 'u-', secondary stress on the second syllable '-trym-'.
라임이 맞는 단어
utrymme utrymme (self-rhyme) rymme förutrymme lastutrymme benutrymme förvaringsutrymme manöverutrymme
자주 하는 실수
  • Pronouncing 'u' like the 'u' in 'under' (it should be more like 'oo').
  • Pronouncing 'y' like 'i' in 'sit' (it needs rounded lips).
  • Confusing the word with 'utrymmer' (the verb).
  • Misplacing the stress on the second syllable.
  • Treating the final 'e' as silent (it must be pronounced).
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수준별 예문

1

Det finns ett litet utrymme här.

There is a small space here.

Neuter singular indefinite: ett utrymme.

2

Har du utrymme i din väska?

Do you have space in your bag?

Direct object usage.

3

Bilen är stor och har mycket utrymme.

The car is big and has a lot of space.

Uncountable use of the noun.

4

Det är ett bra utrymme för barnen.

It is a good space for the children.

Adjective agreement: bra (invariable).

5

Utrymmet är tomt.

The space is empty.

Definite singular: utrymmet.

6

Finns det utrymme för mig?

Is there room for me?

Preposition 'för'.

7

Vi behöver mer utrymme.

We need more space.

Comparative adjective 'mer'.

8

Detta utrymme är privat.

This space is private.

Demonstrative pronoun agreement: detta.

1

Det finns gott om utrymme för benen.

There is plenty of legroom.

Compound concept: benutrymme.

2

Jag måste köpa mer utrymme till min telefon.

I have to buy more space for my phone.

Digital context.

3

Huset har många små utrymmen.

The house has many small spaces.

Plural indefinite: utrymmen.

4

Det finns inget utrymme för ett skrivbord här.

There is no room for a desk here.

Negative construction: inget utrymme.

5

Kan vi skapa mer utrymme i garaget?

Can we create more space in the garage?

Verb 'skapa' (create) + utrymme.

6

Utrymmena i källaren är fuktiga.

The spaces in the basement are damp.

Plural definite: utrymmena.

7

Det här utrymmet används som förråd.

This space is used as storage.

Passive voice: används.

8

Vi delar på samma utrymme.

We share the same space.

Preposition 'på' with 'dela'.

1

Det finns utrymme för förbättring i ditt arbete.

There is room for improvement in your work.

Abstract metaphorical use.

2

Vi har begränsat utrymme för nya projekt i år.

We have limited room for new projects this year.

Adjective 'begränsat' (limited).

3

De gav honom utrymme att förklara sig.

They gave him room to explain himself.

Idiomatic: 'ge utrymme'.

4

Det ekonomiska utrymmet är snävt just nu.

The financial room is tight right now.

Adjective 'snävt' (narrow/tight).

5

Vi behöver mer utrymme för att växa som företag.

We need more space to grow as a company.

Infinitive clause 'för att växa'.

6

Utrymmet mellan husen är för smalt.

The space between the houses is too narrow.

Preposition 'mellan' (between).

7

Det finns inget utrymme för missförstånd.

There is no room for misunderstanding.

Abstract use: 'utrymme för missförstånd'.

8

Garderoberna ger maximalt utrymme.

The wardrobes provide maximum space.

Adverb 'maximalt' used as adjective.

1

Politikerna har ett visst handlingsutrymme i denna fråga.

The politicians have a certain scope of action in this matter.

Compound: handlingsutrymme.

2

Nyheten fick stort utrymme i kvällstidningarna.

The news was given a lot of space in the evening papers.

Media context: 'få utrymme'.

3

Det finns ett behov av mer offentligt utrymme i staden.

There is a need for more public space in the city.

Adjective 'offentligt' (public).

4

Vi måste lämna utrymme för oförutsedda utgifter.

We must leave room for unforeseen expenses.

Financial context.

5

Utrymmet för tolkning av lagen är mycket litet.

The scope for interpretation of the law is very small.

Formal/Legal context.

6

Det virtuella utrymmet expanderar ständigt.

The virtual space is constantly expanding.

Abstract/Technical context.

7

Han kände att han saknade utrymme att vara sig själv.

He felt he lacked the space to be himself.

Psychological context.

8

Arkitekten betonade vikten av ljus och utrymme.

The architect emphasized the importance of light and space.

Aesthetic/Design context.

1

Det råder brist på utrymme för kritiskt tänkande i debatten.

There is a lack of space for critical thinking in the debate.

Formal phrase: 'det råder brist på'.

2

Den nya reformen minskar kommunernas ekonomiska utrymme.

The new reform reduces the municipalities' financial room.

Genitive 'kommunernas'.

3

Konstnären experimenterar med utrymmet mellan objekten.

The artist experiments with the space between the objects.

Artistic context.

4

Det finns inget utrymme för kompromisser i denna konflikt.

There is no room for compromise in this conflict.

Strong rhetorical use.

5

Manöverutrymmet på den globala marknaden är begränsat.

The room for maneuver in the global market is limited.

Compound: manöverutrymme.

6

Avtalet lämnar ett visst utrymme för egna tolkningar.

The agreement leaves some room for own interpretations.

Legal nuance.

7

Forskningen ger utrymme för nya hypoteser.

The research provides space for new hypotheses.

Scientific context.

8

Hon behövde ett utrymme där hon kunde dra sig tillbaka.

She needed a space where she could withdraw.

Relative clause 'där hon kunde'.

1

Den existentiella ångesten tar upp allt hennes inre utrymme.

The existential anxiety takes up all her inner space.

Highly metaphorical/Psychological.

2

Texten lämnar ett hermeneutiskt utrymme för läsarens subjektivitet.

The text leaves a hermeneutic space for the reader's subjectivity.

Academic/Philosophical.

3

Det politiska utrymmet har krympt till följd av polariseringen.

The political space has shrunk as a result of polarization.

Socio-political analysis.

4

I kvantfysiken omdefinieras begreppet utrymme helt och hållet.

In quantum physics, the concept of space is completely redefined.

Scientific/Theoretical.

5

Det saknas utrymme för nyansering i den samtida diskursen.

There is a lack of space for nuance in contemporary discourse.

Critical theory context.

6

Byggnaden utnyttjar det tredimensionella utrymmet på ett nyskapande sätt.

The building utilizes the three-dimensional space in an innovative way.

Advanced technical description.

7

Gränsdragningen ger inget utrymme för tvetydighet.

The demarcation leaves no room for ambiguity.

Precision in language.

8

Hennes poesi skapar ett utrymme där tystnaden får tala.

Her poetry creates a space where silence is allowed to speak.

Literary/Poetic.

자주 쓰는 조합

gott om utrymme
begränsat utrymme
ekonomiskt utrymme
utrymme för förbättring
stort utrymme
skapa utrymme
lagringsutrymme
handlingsutrymme
personligt utrymme
lämna utrymme

자주 쓰는 구문

I mån av utrymme

— If there is enough space available.

Vi tar emot fler gäster i mån av utrymme.

Ge någon utrymme

— To give someone space or the chance to act.

Du måste ge henne utrymme att tänka.

Ta upp för mycket utrymme

— To take up too much space.

Det gamla bordet tar upp för mycket utrymme.

Inget utrymme för tvekan

— No room for doubt.

Det finns inget utrymme för tvekan nu.

Göra utrymme

— To make space.

Kan du göra utrymme för mig i soffan?

Fritt utrymme

— Free space.

Hur mycket fritt utrymme har du på hårddisken?

Trångt om utrymme

— Cramped or short of space.

Det är trångt om utrymme i tunnelbanan.

Utrymme för manöver

— Room for maneuver.

Vi har lite utrymme för manöver i förhandlingarna.

Tidsutrymme

— Available time in a schedule.

Vi har inget tidsutrymme för fler möten idag.

Lastutrymme

— Cargo or loading space.

Lastutrymmet i lastbilen är enormt.

관용어 및 표현

"Ge fritt utrymme åt"

— To give free rein to something (like imagination).

Hon gav fritt utrymme åt sin fantasi.

literary
"Inget utrymme för misstag"

— Zero tolerance for errors.

I det här jobbet finns inget utrymme för misstag.

neutral
"Vara trångt om utrymme"

— To be very crowded.

Det var trångt om utrymme på festen.

informal
"Hitta sitt utrymme"

— To find one's place or niche.

Han har äntligen hittat sitt utrymme i livet.

metaphorical
"Utrymme för tolkning"

— Vague enough to be interpreted in different ways.

Lagen lämnar stort utrymme för tolkning.

formal
"Ta för mycket utrymme"

— To dominate a conversation or situation.

Han tenderar att ta för mycket utrymme i gruppen.

social
"Ge utrymme för"

— To allow for or facilitate something.

Den nya lagen ger utrymme för fler småföretag.

neutral
"Krympande utrymme"

— Decreasing possibilities or freedom.

Det finns ett krympande utrymme för oberoende journalistik.

political
"I mån av utrymme"

— Depending on availability.

Extra passagerare tas med i mån av utrymme.

formal
"Stort utrymme i media"

— Heavy media coverage.

Skandalen fick stort utrymme i media.

journalistic

어휘 가족

명사

utrymme
utrymmesbrist
utrymningsväg
utrymningsplan
lastutrymme
benutrymme

동사

utrymma
inrymma

형용사

utrymmeskrävande
rymlig

관련

rum
rymd
rymma
plats
yta
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기억법

Think of 'Out-Room'. You are looking for 'Room' that is 'Out' there for you to use. Utrymme = Out-Room.

시각적 연상

Imagine a suitcase that is bursting at the seams. You need more 'utrymme' (out-room) to close it.

Word Web

plats rum yta volym kapacitet marginal spelrum vidd

챌린지

Try to find three items in your house that take up too much 'utrymme' and name them in Swedish.

어원

Derived from the Swedish prefix 'ut-' (out) and the noun 'rymme' (related to 'rum' meaning room or space). It appears in Swedish records from the 17th century.

원래 의미: To make room by clearing something out.

Germanic (North Germanic / Swedish).
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