Uppvisa

Uppvisa is a Swedish verb meaning to display, present, or show something to someone, typically for inspection or verification. The term is commonly used when a person must produce a document or form of proof, such as a passport, ID, ticket, or receipt. It can also refer to presenting material, evidence, or results for others to examine or consider.

In usage, uppvisa often carries a sense of formality or obligation beyond the everyday act of showing. It is common in administrative, legal, or commercial contexts where producing something official is required. For example, a traveler may uppvisa a passport at a border, a customer may uppvisa proof of identity, or a company may uppvisa new products at a trade show. The verb is typically transitive and requires a direct object.

Grammatically, uppvisa is a regular verb. Present tense forms include uppvisar; past tense is uppvisade; the perfect form is har uppvisat. It is used with a direct object, such as uppvisa bevis, uppvisa passet, or uppvisa kvitton.

Etymology and related terms: uppvisa is formed from the prefix upp- (up, forth) combined with visa (to show). Related words include visa (to show), uppvisning (an act of showing or demonstration), bevis (evidence), and intyg (certificate).

See also: visa, uppvisning, bevis, intyg, legitimation.

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