Result Clauses with "Så att"
When you want to explain the intended outcome of an action, use the conjunction så att (so that). It connects a main clause (the action) to a consecutive subordinate clause (the result).
| We are cleaning the venue now so that the event can start. | Vi städar lokalen nu så att evenemanget kan börja. |
| We are testing that microphone so that the audience hears the speaker. | Vi testar den där mikrofonen så att publiken hör talaren. |
Word Order and Negation
Clauses starting with så att are subordinate clauses, meaning they follow strict subordinate word order: Subject + Adverb + Verb.
If your result clause includes a sentence adverb like inte (not), it is placed before the conjugated verb.
| We are closing the door so that the sound does not disturb the event. | Vi stänger dörren så att ljudet inte stör evenemanget. |
Auxiliary verbs like kan (can) or slipper (avoid) come directly after the subject.
| Open the cloakroom early so that we avoid stressing. | Öppna garderoben tidigt så att vi slipper stressa. |
| We are leaving the jackets in the cloakroom so that we can sit in the same row. | Vi lämnar jackorna i garderoben så att vi kan sitta på samma rad. |
Giving Instructions
Så att is incredibly useful when organizing an event or giving commands, as it immediately justifies why a task needs to be done.
| Increase the volume on the speaker so that many can hear the music. | Öka volymen på högtalaren så att många kan höra musiken. |
| Put the chairs in the correct row so that everyone finds their seat. | Ställ stolarna i rätt rad så att alla hittar sin sittplats. |
| What a nice venue! Turn on the lighting so that we see well. | Vilken fin lokal! Tänd belysningen så att vi ser bra. |
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