This is the 2760th most frequent Swedish word.
utgångspunkt
Starting point; basis; premise.
In this sentence, 'utgångspunkt' is used metaphorically to denote the base location or position from which activities or considerations originate.
För att planera vår resa valde vi en central punkt som utgångspunkt.
To plan our trip, we chose a central location as the starting point.
Here, 'utgångspunkt' refers to the foundational thoughts or ideas used as a basis for a dialogue or exchange of ideas.
Hans åsikter gav oss en bra utgångspunkt för diskussionen.
His opinions gave us a good starting point for the discussion.
In this case, 'utgångspunkt' signifies the reference or basis on which subsequent developments or actions are predicated.