hända

Hända is a Swedish verb meaning "to happen" or "to occur." It is a common and versatile word used in everyday conversation and writing to describe events, actions, or situations that come to pass. The verb is irregular and its past tense is "hände." For example, "Vad hände?" translates to "What happened?" and "Det hände igår" means "It happened yesterday."

The word "hända" can be used in various contexts. It can refer to accidental occurrences, such as "En olycka hände" (An accident happened), or planned events, like "Festen hände på lördagen" (The party happened on Saturday). It is also used to express that something is in the process of happening or is about to happen. For instance, "Det händer mycket nu" means "A lot is happening now."

In Swedish grammar, "hända" is a transitive verb, meaning it can take a direct object, though it is more commonly used intransitively. It can also be part of idiomatic expressions. For example, "Händer det något?" is a common way to ask "Is anything happening?" or "What's up?". The understanding and correct usage of "hända" are fundamental for grasping basic Swedish communication.