Repliken

Repliken is a Swedish noun meaning the reply or counterstatement in a discussion or critique. It is the definite singular form of the noun replik. The term is commonly used in political, journalistic, literary, and legal contexts to denote a response to a previously stated claim or argument.

In practice, repliken can appear as a spoken counterargument in a debate, a formal reply published in a newspaper, or a counterstatement in public discourse. The concept emphasizes its role as a direct response to a specific preceding remark, rather than a general answer.

Grammatically, replik is a common noun; the indefinite form is en replik and the definite form is repliken. The plural is repliker. Related terms include replik (the broader concept of a reply) and cognate terms in other languages such as réplique in French.

Repliken is typically encountered in discussions where precision and accountability matter, such as parliamentary proceedings, editorial pages, and formal complaints or legal arguments. As a linguistic term, it helps distinguish a targeted response from more general statements or answers.