uppoffras

Uppoffras is a Swedish verb meaning to sacrifice something, typically by giving up time, resources, or personal interests for a cause or for someone else. It is used to describe voluntary relinquishment or forgoing personal gain in order to benefit others, a concept common in ethical, social, and historical contexts. The noun form is uppoffring, or more rarely självuppoffring for self-sacrifice.

In terms of conjugation, the verb appears as uppoffra in the infinitive, uppoffrar in the present tense, uppoffrade in the past, and uppoffrat as the supine form. The present passive can be expressed with uppoffras (is sacrificed) and the past passive possible as uppoffrades. Perfect constructions use har uppoffrat (has sacrificed). While most everyday usage is active, passive forms are occasionally found in descriptive passages or generic statements.

Usage and nuance: uppoffras often conveys deliberate and morally framed relinquishment, such as giving up leisure time for family, donating resources for a cause, or prioritizing others over personal interests. It can carry positive connotations of generosity and duty, but in some contexts may imply a significant personal cost or trade-off.

See also: uppoffring (sacrifice), självuppoffring (self-sacrifice). The concept is widely discussed in literature, ethics, and discussions of civic duty, volunteering, and humanitarian work.