VocabuoDictionaryGet the app
noun

en yttrandefrihet

freedom of speech

Rätt att säga, skriva och visa vad man tycker och tänker utan att staten stoppar det, så länge man följer lagen.

Definition & meaning

Yttrandefrihet means freedom of expression: the right to express opinions and communicate ideas, for example through speech, writing, art, or other forms of communication. In Sweden, it is a fundamental right, though it is subject to certain legal limits.

Grammar & Word origin

A common-gender noun: en yttrandefrihet; definite form: yttrandefriheten. The plural yttrandefriheter is possible but uncommon.

It is a compound of yttrande (“expression” or “statement”) and frihet (“freedom” or “liberty”).

Synonyms & antonyms

  • uttrycksfrihet — a close synonym, often used broadly for the freedom to express oneself.
  • åsiktsfrihet — “freedom of opinion”; related, but focuses more specifically on holding and expressing opinions.
  • censur — not a direct antonym, but a contrasting concept: the control or suppression of expression.
  • inskränkning — a restriction or limitation; in this context, a restriction on freedom of expression.

Common phrases & collocations

  • grundlagsskyddad yttrandefrihet — constitutionally protected freedom of expression.
  • inskränka yttrandefriheten — to restrict freedom of expression.
  • värna yttrandefriheten — to safeguard freedom of expression.

Make “yttrandefrihet” part of your vocabulary.

Build your Swedish vocabulary with flashcards, audio and spaced repetition.

Get Vocabuo on the App StoreGet Vocabuo for Android

Examples

I vårt land har vi yttrandefrihet.noun

In our country we have freedom of speech.

Keep exploring Swedish

Learn words from the content you love.

Add words from websites, books and videos, then remember them with spaced repetition (SRS).

Download on theApp StoreGET IT ONGoogle Play