Återredar

Återredar is a Swedish verb form that appears to be the present tense of the verb återreda, formed with the prefix åter- meaning “again” and the root reda meaning “to arrange, sort out, or settle.” The combination conveys the idea of re‑arranging, re‑examining, or re‑solving a matter. The form is relatively rare in modern Swedish and is not widely attested in contemporary dictionaries, where more common alternatives to express the same idea include återreda, återutreda, or utreda igen.

Meaning and usage

Återredar is used to describe the act of sorting out or clarifying something once more, typically in the wake of new information, revised circumstances, or errors. It tends to appear in formal or administrative language, such as official reports or legal texts, rather than in everyday conversation. Because it is uncommon, speakers often substitute more familiar verbs such as återutreda (to re‑investigate) or utreda igen (to investigate again).

Etymology

The term combines åter-, a prefix of Germanic origin meaning “again,” with reda, a native Swedish verb meaning to arrange, prepare, or clarify. The sense thus centers on performing the act of sorting out once more.

Related terms

- Återutreda (to re‑investigate)

- Utreda igen (to investigate again)

- Reda (to sort out, to arrange; root of the word)

Notes

Due to limited attestation, återredar is best treated as a rare or archaic variant in modern Swedish. In current use, speakers are more likely to employ återreda, återutreda, or utreda igen to express the intended meaning.