kränka
Kränka is a Swedish verb that means to offend, insult, or harm someone’s dignity, or to violate someone’s rights or privacy. It is used transitively with an object, as in att kränka någons värdighet or att kränka någons integritet. The core idea is to treat a person in a way that diminishes or disrespects them.
In everyday language, kränka often refers to verbal or symbolic actions that demean another person. In legal
Forms and grammar: the verb is regular in Swedish conjugation. Present tense: kränker; past tense: kränkte; supine/past
Related terms and usage notes: kränkning and kränkande behandling are common in discussions of bullying, harassment,