försvinna

Försvinna is a Swedish verb meaning to disappear or vanish from sight, presence, or existence. It can describe people, objects, or phenomena that cease to be detectable, whether physically, temporarily, or metaphorically.

Conjugation and usage: Infinitive is att försvinna. Present tense is försvinner, past tense is försvann, and the supine or past participle is försvunnit. The verb is intransitive and typically does not take a direct object. The prefix för- is part of the verb stem, and in standard forms it remains attached (for example, försvinner, försvann, har försvunnit).

Common expressions and nuances: Försvinna is often used with adverbs or prepositional phrases such as spårlöst (without a trace) or i mängden (into the crowd). It can also describe non-physical disappearances, such as ideas or opportunities that fade away. The related adjective försvunnen means disappeared, as in en försvunnen person, and the noun försvinnelse denotes the event of disappearing.

Etymology and related forms: Försvinna is a compound verb formed from the prefix för- meaning away or out plus svinna, the base verb meaning to vanish. The prefix conveys a sense of removal from visibility or existence. Related forms include försvunnen (past participle), försvinnelse (disappearance), and the active noun or adjective forms derived from the verb.