Övningen

Övningen is the definite form of the Swedish noun övning, meaning an exercise, drill, or practice. It denotes a specific exercise or task that is performed to develop skill, knowledge, or fitness. The term is widely used across contexts to refer to a particular activity within a sequence of tasks or a single item in a workbook or curriculum.

In educational settings, övningen describes a problem or activity designed to reinforce learning, often presented as a single task within a larger lesson. In sports and fitness, it can refer to a drill or routine aimed at improving technique or performance. In military, police, and civil emergency training, övningen denotes a scheduled drill or simulated operation, sometimes with a defined scenario. The phrase dagens övning (today’s exercise) is commonly used to point to the current task or drill.

Övningen also appears as a title or part of a title in Swedish-language cultural works, such as films, theatre pieces, or publications, where the term frequently evokes themes of practice, rehearsal, or testing.

Etymology-wise, övningen is formed by adding the definite suffix -en to övning. The word is an integral part of everyday Swedish and appears in both formal and informal registers. See also övning and övningar for related forms.