Swedish Word of the Day
förstå
för-STÅ • verb — 3rd of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: to understand; to grasp the meaning of something
Examples
- Jag förstår inte frågan.
(I do not understand the question.) - Förstår du vad jag menar?
(Do you understand what I mean?) - Hon förstod allt efter förklaringen.
(She understood everything after the explanation.)
Synonyms
- begripa
- inse
- fatta
Antonyms
- missförstå
This is a very common everyday verb used when you want to say that you understand an idea, a question, or a situation. It is used both in speaking and writing, and it can also mean 'to realize' or 'to make sense of' depending on context.
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