öppenbåge

Öppenbåge is a Swedish term that literally translates to "open arch" or "open bow." The expression is not a widely established term in Swedish lexicons or specialist vocabularies, and it does not have a single, universally accepted definition. In published texts, öppenbåge tends to appear only sporadically and mainly as a descriptive phrase rather than as a formal technical concept.

Because it is not standardized, any meaning depends on the context in which it is used. When encountered, öppenbåge generally refers to an arched opening that is left unfilled or unblocked by additional elements, such as walls or infill, exposing the curvature of the arch. In architecture and civil engineering, it could describe a facade opening or interior aperture where the arch is visually exposed. In other domains, it might simply be a literal description used in a project brief or illustration.

Due to the lack of a fixed definition, authors and translators should rely on the surrounding text to determine what is meant. If you come across the term, identify the discipline and consult original sources or architectural drawings for precise interpretation. See also: båge, arkitektur, öppning, bågform.