återinhämta

återinhämta is a Swedish verb that translates to "recover" or "recuperate" in English. It is used in a variety of contexts to describe the process of regaining something that has been lost, or returning to a previous state of health or well-being.

The verb can be applied to physical health, such as recovering from an illness or injury. For example, "Han återhämtade sig snabbt efter operationen" means "He recovered quickly after the surgery." It can also refer to financial recovery, such as regaining lost money or improving a company's financial standing. In this sense, it might be used as "Företaget arbetar på att återhämta sina förluster" meaning "The company is working to recover its losses."

Furthermore, "återinhämta" can describe the act of reclaiming something that has been taken or lost, such as regaining control over a situation or retrieving stolen goods. The concept extends to psychological or emotional states, where one might recover from trauma or a period of distress. For example, "Det tog tid för henne att återhämta sig mentalt" translates to "It took time for her to recover mentally." The core meaning revolves around a return to a former, often better, state after a period of decline, loss, or adversity.