åters

Åters is a Swedish word that primarily translates to "returns" or "again" in English. Its usage can vary depending on context, but it generally implies a repetition or coming back to a previous state or place.

In common parlance, åters is often used to describe the act of returning something, such as returning a book to a library or returning a borrowed item. For example, "Jag måste åters boken imorgon" means "I must return the book tomorrow." It can also refer to a return journey, as in "hennes åters från semestern" which translates to "her return from vacation."

Beyond literal returns, åters can signify a recurrence or revival of something. This might be seen in phrases like "åters av gamla seder," meaning "return of old customs," or "åters av mode," referring to a fashion comeback. The word carries a sense of coming back to something that was, or going back to a starting point. The concept of continuity or repetition is often central to its meaning.