uppmanande

Uppmanande is a term used in Swedish linguistics and grammar to describe exhortatory, urging, or commanding language. It can refer to the imperative mood of verbs as well as to discourse that seeks to persuade or urge actions. The concept covers both specific verb forms that issue commands and the broader stylistic use of language intended to prompt a response from the listener or reader.

As a grammatical category, uppmanande is most closely associated with imperatives. In Swedish, verbs in the imperative mood are used to give direct commands, requests, or instructions, typically without an explicit subject, as in Stäng dörren (Close the door). The term can also describe sentences and clauses that function as exhortations, such as those formed with let us or invitations that urge collective action, for example Låt oss börja (Let us begin).

In addition to verb forms, uppmanande can function as an attributive present participle adjective derived from uppmana, meaning exhortatory or urging in tone. This use describes nouns, as in ett uppmanande tal (an exhortatory speech) or ett uppmanande brev (an exhortatory letter). The nuance emphasizes intention or persuasive purpose rather than a strict command.

In rhetoric and communication, uppmanande text is analyzed for its persuasive force, authority, and audience targeting. It contrasts with descriptive or informative styles by prioritizing action and response.

See also: imperative mood, exhortation, Swedish grammar, rhetoric.