Prepositions Before "Att" Clauses
In English, we usually drop the preposition before a "that" clause (for example, "I doubt that," not "I doubt on that").
In Swedish, the rule is the opposite: you keep the preposition right before an att-clause. If a verb or adjective requires a specific preposition, they stay glued together.
| We doubt that the future will be simple. | Vi tvivlar på att framtiden blir enkel. |
| Are you prepared for the fact that the new profession involves a big change? | Är du beredd på att det nya yrket innebär en stor förändring? |
Prepositions Before Indirect Questions
The same rule applies when the preposition is followed by an indirect question starting with om (whether/if) or a question word like vad (what). The preposition stays locked in place right before the clause.
| He is thinking about whether he should take a chance and change careers. | Han funderar på om han ska chansa och byta karriär. |
| I worry about what the decision involves for the future. | Jag oroar mig för vad beslutet innebär för framtiden. |
Weighing the Options
Notice how the prepositions remain steady regardless of whether an att-clause or an om-clause follows:
| They are afraid that the consequence will be too big if they take a chance. | De är rädda för att konsekvensen blir för stor om de chansar. |
| The boss doubts whether there is a better alternative. | Chefen tvivlar på om det finns ett bättre alternativ. |
| We often talk about the fact that retirement has more advantages than disadvantages. | Vi pratar ofta om att pensionen har fler fördelar än nackdelar. |
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