Händelsens

Händelsens is the definite possessive form of the Swedish noun händelse, which means event. It is formed by taking the definite singular form händelsen and adding the possessive suffix -s, producing händelsens. The construction translates to “the event’s” in English and is used to indicate ownership or association with a specific event.

In usage, händelsens appears before a noun it modifies to show possession. For example, händelsens syfte means “the event’s purpose,” and händelsens konsekvenser means “the event’s consequences.” This form is common in formal and written Swedish, particularly when the speaker wants to emphasize a close connection to a particular event.

Grammatically, the possessive suffix -s attaches to a definite noun phrase. The singular form is händelsens, while the plural form is händelsernas to express “the events’.” The choice between these forms depends on number and definiteness of the noun being described. Because Swedish lacks a separate apostrophe-s possessive in many cases, the -s suffixed to the definite form provides a concise way to mark possession.

See also: Swedish grammar, genitive constructions in Swedish, händelse (event), händelser (events).

Note: While händelsens denotes possession by a single, definite event, other possessive constructions in Swedish may use different forms depending on definiteness, number, and regional variation.