Prövningar

Prövningar is a Swedish noun in its plural form, derived from prövning, and denotes acts of testing, evaluation or trying something. The term is used across different contexts to describe processes that assess quality, validity or reliability, as well as experiences that challenge someone.

In science, technology and industry, prövningar refer to systematic tests or trial runs of materials, products or processes. Such prövningar aim to verify safety, performance and compliance with requirements. They may be conducted under controlled conditions or in real-world settings and can include stages like prototype testing, field trials or performance assessments.

In legal, administrative and organizational contexts, prövningar describe examinations, reviews or evaluations of decisions, applications or policies. A prövning can determine whether an action is permissible, whether rules have been followed, or whether further information is needed before a final ruling is made.

In everyday language and literature, prövningar is used to describe hardships, ordeals or difficult experiences that test a person’s character or endurance. The common expression gå igenom prövningar (to go through trials) conveys resilience in the face of adversity.

Etymology and usage notes: prövning comes from the verb pröva, meaning to test or try. The plural form prövningar is used when referring to multiple instances of testing or multiple ordeals. Related terms include prövningens, prövar and prövad, as well as general synonyms for testing, examination or evaluation.