en resurs
resource
något man kan använda för att klara en uppgift eller nå ett mål, till exempel tid, pengar eller hjälp
Definition & meaning
Resurs means a resource: something available that can be used to achieve a goal or meet a need. It can refer to money, materials, time, knowledge, skills, or a person’s abilities.
The word can also mean a person who is especially capable or helpful—for example, describing someone as a valuable resource in a team.
Grammar & Word origin
Resurs is a common-gender noun: en resurs. Its plural is resurser.
- Indefinite singular: resurs
- Definite singular: resursen
- Indefinite plural: resurser
- Definite plural: resurserna
The word came into Swedish through French ressource, ultimately from Latin resurgere, “to rise again.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- tillgång — an asset or something one has available; often emphasizes possession or availability.
- medel — means or funds used to accomplish something; often refers to money or practical means.
- kapacitet — capacity or ability; focuses more on potential than on a usable supply of resources.
There is no exact antonym. brist (“shortage” or “lack”) and underskott (“deficit”) describe a situation where resources are insufficient.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Skolan har en ny resurs.noun
The school has a new resource.
Vi diskuterade vilka resurser som behövdes för projektet.noun
We discussed which resources were needed for the project.
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