träffade

Träffade is the past tense form of the Swedish verb "träffa." It is a common and versatile verb in the Swedish language, primarily translating to "met," "hit," or "encountered" in English.

The most frequent usage of träffade relates to meeting people. For example, "Jag träffade min vän igår" translates to "I met my friend yesterday." It can also refer to accidental encounters, such as "Vi träffade på varandra i affären" meaning "We bumped into each other at the store."

Beyond social interactions, träffade can also indicate striking or hitting something. In a physical context, one might say "Bollen träffade målet," which means "The ball hit the goal." It can also be used figuratively, like "Hans ord träffade mig djupt," signifying "His words hit me deeply."

The verb is also employed when referring to making contact or reaching a target, as in "Piloten lyckades träffade landningsbanan" ("The pilot managed to hit the runway"). Conversely, "Han missade målet" uses the negation to indicate failing to hit or meet something. The simplicity and broad applicability of träffade make it a fundamental verb for Swedish speakers in various communicative situations.