omvänd

Omvänd is a Swedish adjective with several related meanings. Most commonly it describes something that is turned around, reversed, or facing the opposite direction. It can refer to physical orientation, such as en omvänd sida (the reverse side) or en omvänd riktning (the opposite direction). Etymologically it comes from prefixet om- meaning reversal and the verb vända, “to turn.”

In mathematical and logical contexts, omvänd is used to describe inverse relations or functions, as in omvänd funktion, the inverse function of a given function. The term is also used more broadly to indicate a reversal of status or position.

In religious usage, omvänd is commonly applied to a person who has converted to a different faith, typically Christianity. A convert is ofta referred to as en omvänd, and the noun omvändelse denotes the act of conversion or repentance. This sense contrasts with the everyday spatial meaning and can carry connotations of personal transformation.

Grammatically, omvänd has related forms. The verb omvända means “to convert” or “to turn toward,” as in “att omvända någon till tron.” The adjective can combine with nouns to form phrases describing reversed or inverted states, and the adverbial form omvänt is used to indicate reversal in some contexts. The noun omvändelse covers broader notions of conversion or reversal, spanning religious, moral, and technical uses.

Overall, omvänd is a versatile Swedish term that spans concrete physical reversal, abstract inverse relationships, and religious conversion, depending on context. See also omvändelse, omvända, and omvänt for related forms and nuances.