utmärkt
The Swedish word for excellent is utmärkt. Wiktionary also lists alla tiders.
Meaning: of the highest quality (adj)
Ways to say it
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utmärkt is used to describe something of the highest quality. You can modify this term with helt to say helt utmärkt, which means absolutely excellent.
What does it mean word for word?
The word utmärkt is literally composed of ut (out) and märkt (marked), meaning something that is marked out or distinguished from the rest.
Which one should you use?
While utmärkt is the standard way to say excellent, the phrase alla tiders (of all times) is used as a superlative to mean the best ever.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form utmärkt is used when the noun it modifies is an en noun in the singular indefinite form. When describing a plural noun or a definite noun, the form changes to utmärkta.
Did you know?
- In casual settings, Swedes often replace utmärkt with kanon (cannon) to describe something as excellent.
- The word utmärkt shares a root with the Swedish word for 'award' or 'distinction', which is utmärkelse.
- The term utmärkt can be used as a polite, slightly formal way to agree with a suggestion, similar to saying 'splendid' in English.
Examples in context
- Din franska är utmärkt.Your French is excellent.This sentence uses utmärkt to describe proficiency in a language.Tatoeba #4451345 by richke, translation #3824851 by CK
- Hennes engelska är utmärkt.Her English is excellent.Tatoeba #931251 by Tximist, translation #309079 by CK
- Det där var en utmärkt putt.That was an excellent putt.This sentence uses utmärkt to describe a successful action in sports.Tatoeba #1733325 by loghaD, translation #442057 by CK
- Du gjorde ett utmärkt jobb på presentationen!You did an excellent job on the presentation!
- Det var en prima idé att ordna en konferens.It was an excellent idea to organize a conference.
- Jag rekommenderar verkligen den förträffliga parfymen du nämnde.I highly recommend the excellent perfume you mentioned.
- Filmen vi såg igår var grymt bra!The movie we watched yesterday was excellent!
- Tack för en superbra fest igår kväll!Thanks for the excellent party last night!
- Hon är en helt utmärkt fotograf!She is an absolutely excellent photographer!
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Example conversation
Maja and Oscar are discussing a new restaurant.
- MajaMaten på den här restaurangen är utmärkt.The food at this restaurant is excellent.
- OscarJa, jag tycker också att den är jättegod.Yes, I also think it is delicious.
- MajaServicen var också utmärkt idag.The service was also excellent today.
- OscarVi måste komma hit igen snart.We must come here again soon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “excellent” translations and entries utmärkt, alla tiders, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
