förd

Färd is a Swedish noun that typically denotes a journey or trip from one place to another. It can also refer to the act of moving or traveling in a broader sense, including a period of travel or a voyage by vehicle, vessel, or person. In everyday language, färd commonly describes a travel event, a planned or completed trip, or the progress of moving from point A to point B.

Etymology and cognates: Färd comes from older Swedish färd, itself from Old Norse färð. It is closely related to Norwegian ferd, Danish færd, and German Fahrt. The related verb färdas means to travel, and färd as a noun is used with various compound forms in current Swedish.

Usage and common expressions: In ordinary speech, färd refers to a specific journey, for example a trip to a chosen destination. It is also used in travel and logistics contexts and in compound terms. Notable examples include återfärd, meaning the return journey, and färdplan, a plan or schedule for a flight or voyage. The phrase på färd is used to indicate that someone is on the way or en route. In nautical or aviation language, the term is often used to describe a ship’s or aircraft’s voyage.

Summary: Färd is a versatile Swedish term for travel and movement, with roots in Old Norse and cognates across Germanic languages. It appears in everyday language to describe trips and in technical contexts through compounds such as återfärd and färdplan, reflecting its long-standing association with the act and plan of moving from one location to another.