baksidan

Baksidan is a Swedish noun meaning the back side of something, the opposite of framsidan. The term can refer to the rear part of an object, the far side of a surface, or, in casual language, the backside of the body. The definite form is baksidan and the plural is baksidor (indefinite singular en baksida).

In everyday use, baksidan describes physical layouts and objects. Examples include the back of a chair, the rear of a car, or the reverse side of a card or document, as in “baksidan av kortet.” It is common to compare front and back sides, using framsidan as the counterpart.

When talking about the human body, baksidan can denote the backside or rear portion, though more specific terms such as rygg (back) or bakdel/rumpa are frequently used depending on the context. The word is primarily neutral and descriptive rather than technical.

Metaphorically, baksidan is used to refer to the less favorable or hidden aspect of something, akin to the phrase “the downside” or “the flip side.” For example, one might speak of “baksidan av saken” to discuss drawbacks or complications, or of “baksidan av myntet” to indicate a negative consequence.

Etymology and related terms: baksidan is formed from bak (back) + sidan (the side), with the definite form used in common reference. Related terms include framsidan (the front side) and bakgrund (background), which share the same root.