Tankeström

Tankeström is a Swedish term that literally translates to "stream of thoughts." It is formed from the words tanke (thought) and ström (stream) and is used in Swedish-language discourse primarily as a metaphor to describe the continuous flow of mental activity.

In literary and philosophical contexts, tankeström can be employed to discuss processes of cognition, perception, and reflection. The expression serves a similar function to the English phrase "stream of consciousness," conveying how thoughts unfold over time rather than in a discrete sequence. It may appear in essays, poetry, or theoretical writing addressing consciousness and mental processes.

There are no widely recognized places, organizations, or products that bear the name tankeström as an established proper noun in major reference works. If used as a title or label, it is typically interpreted as a creative or thematic choice rather than an official designation.

See also: Stream of consciousness, cognitive processes, Swedish language, etymology of tanke and ström.