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Rötterna

Rötterna is a Swedish word and a common noun meaning “the roots.” In everyday language it denotes origins, ancestry, or the fundamental basis of something, from plants to ideas.

Etymology and usage. The term derives from rot, root, with the definite plural form rötterna. It is

Biology and agriculture. In botany, rötterna refers to the root system of a plant, responsible for water

Culture and identity. In genealogy, history, and cultural studies, rötterna denotes heritage and ancestral lineage. The

Arts and media. Rötterna is a title used for various Swedish-language works that explore heritage and origins,

See also. Rötter; root (English); Roots.

used
in
phrases
such
as
gå
till
rötterna
(“go
to
the
roots”)
to
emphasize
underlying
causes
or
origins,
and
can
apply
to
both
tangible
and
abstract
contexts.
and
nutrient
uptake
and
for
anchoring
the
plant
in
the
soil.
The
health
of
the
roots
is
often
linked
to
the
overall
vitality
of
the
organism.
concept
is
common
in
discussions
of
national,
ethnic,
or
family
roots
and
in
explorations
of
personal
or
collective
identity.
including
literature
and
music.
The
exact
works
vary
by
year
and
region,
reflecting
the
broad
appeal
of
the
concept.