återlämta

"Återlämta" is a Swedish verb that translates to "return" or "hand back" in English. It is commonly used in various contexts, including everyday language, legal and administrative procedures, and environmental management. The verb "återlämta" is derived from the prefix "åter-" meaning "back" or "again," and the root "lämna" meaning "to leave" or "to hand over."

In everyday language, "återlämta" is used to indicate the action of giving something back to its original owner or place. For example, one might "återlämna" a borrowed book to the library or "återlämna" a rented car to the rental agency.

In legal and administrative contexts, "återlämna" is often used in the context of returning documents, property, or other items to the appropriate authority. For instance, a person might be required to "återlämna" a passport to the police after it has been seized.

In environmental management, "återlämna" can refer to the process of returning waste or contaminated materials to their original state or location. This might involve cleaning up a polluted site or returning materials to a recycling facility.

The verb "återlämta" is typically used in the active voice, with the subject performing the action of returning something. However, it can also be used in the passive voice, as in "det återlämnades" (it was returned). The past participle form of "återlämta" is "återlämnad," which is used to describe something that has been returned.