skäden

Skäden is a Swedish word that translates to "damage," "harm," or "injury" in English. It is a general term used to describe any form of negative impact on a person, object, or system. The specific meaning of skäden often depends on the context in which it is used.

In the context of personal well-being, skäden can refer to physical injuries sustained from accidents, violence, or illness. It can also encompass psychological or emotional harm, such as trauma or distress. Legal and insurance contexts frequently use the term skäden to describe losses incurred due to an event, which may then be subject to compensation.

When applied to objects or property, skäden denotes physical deterioration, breakage, or malfunction. This could range from minor cosmetic flaws to complete destruction. In a broader, systemic sense, skäden can refer to negative consequences or detrimental effects on social, economic, or environmental systems. For example, environmental damage can be described as miljöskador. The word is versatile and commonly understood in everyday Swedish.