strömma

strömma is a Swedish verb meaning to stream or to flow in real time. It applies to both physical flow, such as water or air moving through a channel, and to the transmission of media or data over a network. The related noun ström denotes a current or a stream, while streaming as a concept is widely used in digital contexts.

Origin and usage: The word is derived from the noun ström (current, flow) and has long been used to describe the movement of liquids and gases. With the rise of digital networks and multimedia, strömma came to describe real-time delivery of audio, video, and data over the internet. Today the term is common in both technical and everyday language.

Examples and scope: In media and technology, streaming services strömmar video and music in real time. In hydrology, vatten or other liquids strömmar through channels. In IT and communications, software can strömma data or signals between devices in real time, such as live telemetry or audio streams. The term is also used metaphorically to describe large, rapid flows of information or opinions.

See also: ström, strömning, streaming.