träffande

Träffande is a Swedish adjective and present participle formed from the verb träffa, meaning to hit or to meet. In modern usage it most commonly denotes something that is apt, fitting, or appropriate. The term is frequently applied to remarks, formulations, descriptions, or examples that "hit the mark" and convey the intended sense effectively.

As an attributive adjective, träffande is used with both en- and ett- nouns and generally appears in the form träffande, without inflecting for gender in the indefinite singular. Examples include ett träffande uttryck, en träffande liknelse, and träffande ord. It can also function predicatively, as in det är träffande, meaning it is apt or fitting in that context.

Träffande is common in literary, rhetorical, and critical contexts. It is often favored when a description or quotation is notably precise, vivid, or well suited to the point being made. Its nuance lies in active precision and relevance, rather than merely general appropriateness.

Synonyms and related terms include passande, lämplig, och adekvat, though träffande tends to emphasize a more pointed or striking suitability. The word can express evaluative judgments about style, wording, or characterization, indicating that something has successfully captured the intended meaning or effect. See also phrases like ett träffande citat or en träffande liknelse for typical usages.