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noun

en händelse

incident

Något som sker eller inträffar vid ett visst tillfälle.

Definition & meaning

The word händelse refers to an occurrence, event, or incident. It describes something that happens, takes place, or has come to pass.

  1. Event/Occurrence: A specific happening or incident, often something that breaks the daily routine or is considered noteworthy. For example: "En märklig händelse" (a strange event).
  2. Grammatical particle: In certain contexts, especially when combined with "i" (i händelse av), it denotes a hypothetical situation or case, meaning "in the event of."

Grammar & Word origin

Grammar:

  • The word is a common-gender noun (en-word).
  • Inflection: en händelse, händelsen, händelser, händelserna.

Origin: The word is derived from the Swedish verb hända (to happen), which comes from the Old Swedish hænda. It shares the same Germanic roots as the German word Hand (hand), originally implying something that "comes to hand" or occurs.

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Examples

Vi pratade om en rolig händelse på jobbet.noun

We talked about a funny incident at work.

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