träffpunkt

Träffpunkt is a Swedish noun that refers to a place where people meet or gather. It is used both for informal, everyday meeting places and for designated locations where groups are meant to assemble, for example at events, pick-up points, or during safety drills. The term emphasizes the location rather than the act of meeting itself.

The word is formed from träffa, meaning to meet, and punkt, meaning point. Pronunciation typically centers on the first syllable, with the definite form träffpunkten used when referring to a specific location.

In everyday language, träffpunkt can describe a casual meeting spot, such as “vi möts vid träffpunkten utanför stationen.” In official or organizational contexts, the term is often used for designated assembly areas, including emergency gathering points at schools, workplaces, or public events. It is common to encounter signs or directions that designate a träffpunkt, sometimes alongside synonyms like samlingsplats or mötesplats, depending on institutional preferences.

Grammatical notes: en träffpunkt; plural träffpunkter; definite singular träffpunkten; definite plural träffpunkterna. The word is widely understood across Swedish-speaking contexts and remains neutral in tone, suitable for both informal descriptions and formal guidelines. In planning documents, the concept of a träffpunkt helps ensure coordinated gathering of people in regular activities and in emergencies.