Swedish Word of the Day
bestämma
be-STÄM-ma • verb — 19th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: to decide or determine something
Examples
- Vi måste bestämma oss innan mötet börjar.
(We have to decide before the meeting starts.) - Hon bestämde sig för att stanna hemma.
(She decided to stay home.) - Det är du som bestämmer.
(You are the one who decides.)
Synonyms
- avgöra
- besluta
- fastställa
Antonyms
- ändra
- tveka
This is a very common word in Swedish for making a decision or setting something. It is used both for personal decisions and for determining facts, rules, or details.
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