stigande

Stigande is a Swedish term that functions as both an adjective and a present participle, derived from the verb stiga, meaning to rise or ascend. It is used to describe something that is increasing or moving upward, such as temperatures, prices, or levels, and can be placed before a noun or used predicatively.

Etymology and grammar: Stiga comes from a Germanic root found in Old Norse and related languages. The suffix -ande marks the present participle in Swedish, giving stigande the sense of “rising” or “ascending.” As an attributive modifier it agrees with the noun (stigande temperaturer, stigande priser). As a predicative, it can be used with a linking verb (Temperaturen är stigande).

Usage and domains: In meteorology and everyday discourse it expresses upward trends: stigande temperaturer, stigande räntor, stigande arbetslöshet. In scientific and mathematical contexts it denotes a monotone increase; a stigande följd refers to a sequence where each term is at least as large as the previous one (for example a_n+1 ≥ a_n). In literature and journalism, stigande can contribute to a formal or elevated tone when describing growth, escalation, or progression.

See also: fallande (decreasing), monotonic sequence, trend. Note that while stigande is common in Swedish technical and formal writing, more colloquial phrasing might use adjectives like ökning or tillväxt depending on the nuance.