Vindrutans

Vindrutans is the genitive form of the Swedish noun vindruta, meaning windshield. It is used to indicate ownership or association with the windshield, typically in phrases referring to parts or features that belong to or relate to the windshield itself. In Swedish, possessive forms are generally created by adding -s to the definite singular form of the noun: vindrutan (the windshield) becomes vindrutans (the windshield’s).

The base word vindruta is a compound of vind- (“wind”) and ruta (“pane” or “window”), reflecting the function of the object. Vindrutans is commonly found in automotive and technical contexts, where components or qualities of the windshield are described, for example: vindrutans glas (the windshield’s glass) or vindrutans torkar (the windshield’s wipers). It is not used as a standalone noun; it serves to link possession to another noun in a noun phrase.

Usage tips:

- Use vindrutans when the relationship to the windshield is essential to the meaning of the phrase.

- When the genitive is not required, the base form vindruta or its definite form vindrutan can be used depending on the sentence structure.

- In formal writing, align with standard Swedish possessive construction rather than anglicized forms.

See also: vindruta, Swedish grammar, genitive ( possessive) forms.