This is the 2028th most frequent Swedish word.
utsatta
"Utsatta" means "vulnerable" or "exposed" in English.
In this sentence, 'utsatta' is used as an adjective describing 'områden', indicating that the areas are vulnerable or in a difficult position.
De utsatta områdena behöver extra stöd.
The vulnerable areas need extra support.
Here, 'utsatta' is an adjective describing 'personerna', referring to individuals who are in need or in a vulnerable situation.
Vi måste hjälpa de utsatta personerna i samhället.
We must help the vulnerable people in society.
The term 'utsatta' is used as part of the phrase 'utsatta för', meaning 'exposed to', highlighting the direct experience of the subject to external forces.