No. 838 in Swedish
utsatts
Exposed or subjected.
In a sentence
Han har blivit utsatt för kritik.
He has been subjected to criticism.
The word "utsatt" is used here to indicate that someone has experienced or been targeted by a specific action, in this case, 'criticism'. It conveys a passive state of receiving.
Området är utsatt för kraftiga vindar under vintern.
The area is exposed to strong winds during the winter.
In this sentence, "utsatt" describes a condition of being exposed to external forces, specifically 'strong winds' in this geographical context.
Hon kände sig utsatt när hon blev omringad av frågor.
She felt vulnerable when she was surrounded by questions.
Here, "utsatt" conveys a sense of vulnerability or being in a challenging or precarious situation, reflecting how the subject felt under such circumstances.
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