Swedish has a group of verbs that behave like modals, meaning they are followed directly by the bare infinitive of another verb—there is no need to use att (to) in between.
Having Time
To say that you "have time to" do something, use hinner.
| Do you have time to vacuum the house today? | Hinner du dammsuga huset idag? |
Habits
To describe something you do regularly, use brukar (to usually do).
| We usually vacuum before dinner. | Vi brukar dammsuga innan middagen. |
Having the Energy
Orkar expresses having the physical or mental energy to accomplish a task. It is often used with inte when you are too tired to do something.
| I do not have the energy to wash the dishes after dinner. | Jag orkar inte diska efter middagen. |
| Does the child have the energy to do the homework now? | Orkar barnet göra läxan nu? |
Not Having To
Slipper is a uniquely handy verb that means "to not have to" or "to get out of" doing something. You use it when you are happily spared from a task.
| Today we do not have to wash the dishes, you know! | Idag slipper vi ju diska! |
| He was sick yesterday, so he does not have to cut the grass. | Han var sjuk igår, så han slipper klippa gräset. |
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