ansikten

Ansikten is the plural form of the Swedish noun ansikte, meaning face. The term primarily denotes the front part of the human head, including features and expression, and is used for both humans and animals. It can also refer to the outward appearance or expression of something, including architectural facades or scenes in art.

In Swedish grammar, ansikte is a neuter noun. The indefinite singular is ett ansikte; the definite singular is ansiktet. The indefinite plural is ansikten; the definite plural is ansikterna. The word is commonly used in everyday language to describe appearance, mood, or identity expressed through facial features.

Etymology and cognates: The word belongs to the Germanic language family and has cognates in neighboring languages, such as Danish ansigt and Norwegian ansikt, reflecting a common Nordic term for the front of the head and the concept of sight or expression. The formation is historical, with senses extended to include building facades and other surfaces that resemble a face.

See also: Ansikte (singular), Ansiktsuttryck (facial expression).