återkasta

återkasta is a Swedish verb that translates to "to reflect" or "to cast back" in English. It can be used in several contexts, both literally and figuratively.

Literally, återkasta refers to the act of light or sound bouncing off a surface. For example, a mirror will återkasta light, and a wall can återkasta sound. This is a direct physical phenomenon where energy is redirected.

Figuratively, återkasta can describe the act of thinking about or considering something. One might återkasta past events to learn from them or to reminisce. In this sense, it implies a mental process of returning to or examining something. It can also be used to describe the way an action or decision has consequences that return to the originator, similar to the English idiom "what goes around comes around." For instance, a harmful action might be said to have negative effects that will återkasta onto the person who performed it. The word carries a sense of consequence and return, whether that is of light, sound, thought, or action.