övermannas

övermannas is a Swedish verb in the passive voice meaning to be overwhelmed or overpowered by a force, emotion, or situation. It is used for both physical overpowering and figurative overwhelm, often with av-phrases such as övermannas av rädsla or övermannas av trötthet. The term is typically found in written or formal contexts and is common in literary or analytical language.

Grammatical notes: övermannas is the present passive form of the active verb övermanna. The present tense is formed with the suffix -s (övermannas). The past passive is commonly övermannades, and the present perfect passive can appear as har övermannats. The construction is intransitive and usually takes an av-phrase to indicate the cause (e.g., övermannas av panik).

Usage and nuance: övermannas conveys a sense of being morally or psychologically overcome rather than simply defeated. It emphasizes an overpowering internal response (such as fear, doubt, or exhaustion) in reaction to an external or situational pressure. It is often contrasted with verbs like överväldigas or bemästras, depending on the intended nuance—overwhelmed versus taking control.

See also: övermanna (the active counterpart), övermannad (the past participle form used in certain constructions), överväldiga (a related synonym for overwhelming).

Note: As with many Swedish verb forms, exact conjugation can vary by tense and mood, but the present passive övermannas is the most recognizable form in contemporary usage.