forsvinnes

Forsvinnes is a verb form used in Norwegian and Swedish that expresses the action of disappearing. It is linked to the verbs forsvinne in Norwegian and försvinna in Swedish, both meaning to disappear. In everyday usage, the present tense is typically forsvinner (Norwegian) or försvinner (Swedish); forsinnes or forsvinnes appears mainly in more formal, older, or literary texts as a passive or variant of the same verb.

Etymology and related forms: The word derives from Old Norse forsvinna, with the core meaning of vanishing. Its North Germanic cognates appear across related languages, reflecting a common historical development around disappearance or moving out of sight.

Usage and context: In contemporary Norwegian, forsinnes (forsvinnes) is uncommon; in Swedish, the present passive form försvinnes is recognized but infrequent in modern prose. The term covers literal disappearance (an object vanishes) as well as figurative senses, such as a rumor, trace, or piece of evidence that disappears in the course of events. Its use tends to be more technical, literary, or archaic, and speakers often rely on the active present forms for everyday communication.

See also:

- Disappearance

- Verb conjugation

- Passive voice

- North Germanic languages