Word
Enligt läkaren borde du vila hemma.
Meaning
According to the doctor, you should rest at home.
Part of speech
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Questions & Answers about Enligt läkaren borde du vila hemma.
What does enligt mean here?
Enligt means according to.
So Enligt läkaren = According to the doctor.
It is used to show the source of a statement, opinion, or piece of information. In this sentence, it tells us that the advice comes from the doctor.
A few similar examples:
- Enligt väderleksrapporten blir det regn. = According to the weather report, it will rain.
- Enligt henne är det sant. = According to her, it is true.
Why is it läkaren and not en läkare?
Läkaren is the definite form and means the doctor.
In Swedish, definiteness is often shown by adding an ending to the noun:
- en läkare = a doctor
- läkaren = the doctor
Here, läkaren suggests a specific doctor, probably one already known from the situation.
Why is the word order Enligt läkaren borde du... instead of Enligt läkaren du borde...?