Swedish Word of the Day
förlåt
/för-LÅT/ • interjection (verb: förlåta) — 22nd of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: Sorry; used to apologize or ask for forgiveness.
Examples
- Förlåt, jag hörde inte vad du sa.
(Sorry, I didn't hear what you said.) - Förlåt att jag är sen.
(Sorry that I'm late.) - Kan du förlåta mig?
(Can you forgive me?)
Synonyms
- ursäkta
- förlåta
- ledsen
Use förlåt to apologize in everyday situations. It can stand alone or be followed by an object (förlåt mig) or an explanation (förlåt att...). For more formal apologies use expressions like 'jag ber om ursäkt'. 'Ursäkta' is often used to get someone's attention or for minor interruptions, while 'förlåt' is more directly about asking forgiveness.
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