Breakdown of Vi diskuterar forskarens åsikt.
vi
we
diskutera
to discuss
forskaren
the researcher
åsikten
the opinion
Questions & Answers about Vi diskuterar forskarens åsikt.
How does the word åsikt connect to the verbs tycker, tror, and tänker from this lesson?
En åsikt is a noun meaning 'an opinion'. It pairs perfectly with the verb tycker, which is the specific verb you use to express a personal opinion. So, a researcher's åsikt is exactly what that researcher tycker.
Why don't we use the word om (about) after diskuterar?
Just like the English word 'discuss', the Swedish verb diskuterar takes a direct object without a preposition. If you wanted to use om, you would need to switch to a verb like pratar (talk): Vi pratar om forskarens åsikt.
How is the word forskarens built?
It combines the definite form with a possessive -s. The base noun is en forskare (a researcher). First you make it definite by adding the standard ending: forskaren (the researcher). Then you add the -s to show ownership: forskarens (the researcher's).
If the researcher had more than one opinion, how would the word åsikt change?