livskraft
Livskraft is a term in Swedish and Norwegian (and Danish) that roughly translates to life force or vitality. It denotes a sense of energy, enthusiasm, and resilience that sustains physical and mental activity. In everyday language it can describe someone who has high livskraft—the energy to face daily tasks, recover from setbacks, and maintain well-being.
The term is formed from liv (life) and kraft (force or strength); the compound appears in Scandinavian
Historically, the concept is connected to vitalism, a doctrine that life cannot be reduced to physical processes
In modern health and wellness contexts, livskraft describes overall vitality, including physical energy, mood, and resilience.