Avtäcks

Avtäcks is a Swedish verb meaning to uncover, reveal, or disclose information that has been hidden. It is commonly used in contexts where evidence, facts, or objects are brought to light through investigation, examination, or inspection. The term can describe both the act of revealing and the result of that process.

Etymology and grammar: Avtäcks is formed from the prefix av- meaning removal and the verb täcka, “to cover.” The infinitive form is avtäcka, and avtäcks is the present tense form used with a third-person singular subject. In broader use, the verb may appear in active constructions or in passive/impersonal constructions depending on the sentence structure.

Usage and contexts: In journalism and public affairs, avtäcks is employed to denote the uncovering of wrongdoing, hidden interests, or previously undisclosed information. In scientific and academic reporting, it can describe the disclosure of data, methods, or findings that were previously concealed or not widely known. In archaeology, paleontology, and related fields, the term reflects the process of unearthing artifacts or structures that were buried or hidden.

See also: avslöja, avslöjande, avtäckt. While related, avslöja is a more common synonym for “reveal,” and avtäckt serves as the adjective meaning “uncovered.” Avtäcks is primarily a verb form used to describe the act of uncovering or revealing.