Bagudrettet

Bagudrettet is a Danish adjective meaning oriented toward the back or facing backward. The term is used to describe the direction of views, seating, equipment, or the layout of spaces in relation to the rear of a room or object. It is most commonly found in technical, design, or architectural contexts, rather than everyday speech.

Etymology and sense: bagudrettet is formed from bagud, meaning behind or at the rear, combined with rettet, the past participle of rette (to direct or orient). The compound thus conveys a deliberate orientation toward the rear. In Danish, bagudvendt is a closely related term often used for the more common expression “rear-facing,” but bagudrettet tends to appear in more formal or design-focused writing.

Usage and contexts: The term can describe the orientation of furniture, rooms, and devices. For example, a bagudrettet seating arrangement may place chairs with their backs toward the rear wall, or a bagudrettet camera is directed toward the back of a space. In safety and design documentation, bagudrettet configurations denote backward-facing orientations of components or layouts. In many everyday contexts, bagudvendt is the more frequently used synonym for rear-facing, while bagudrettet appears in technical or aesthetic descriptions.

Related terms: Bagudvendt and fremadrettet (or fremad—forward-facing) are closely related concepts in Danish. Regional variation exists in preference between bagudrettet and bagudvendt, with the latter more common in colloquial use. See also forudrettet or fremadrettet for facing forward.

Note: As with many orientation terms, exact usage can vary by industry and region; bagudrettet is best understood as a formal or design-oriented way to say “facing backward.”