Word
Idag tror jag att ryktet stämmer.
Meaning
Today I believe that the rumor is correct.
Part of speech
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Questions & Answers about Idag tror jag att ryktet stämmer.
Why is it tror jag instead of jag tror?
Because the sentence starts with the time word idag (today), Swedish uses the V2 rule. This means the verb (tror) must be in the second position of the main sentence, so the subject (jag) has to move right after it.
How does the word att work in this sentence?
Att means "that" and introduces a subordinate clause (a sentence within a sentence). Here, the clause att ryktet stämmer acts as the object of the sentence, telling us exactly what it is you believe.
Can I drop the word att just like we sometimes drop "that" in English?
Yes! In spoken or casual Swedish, you can often leave it out and say Idag tror jag ryktet stämmer. However, it is usually kept in formal writing, so practicing with att is a great habit at this level.
Why use the verb stämmer instead of saying är rätt (is correct)?
The verb att stämma is very commonly used in Swedish to say that information, a story, or a rumor "is true" or "matches up". While är rätt is also understood, stämmer sounds much more natural when talking about whether facts or rumors are accurate.
Why does ryktet end with a ?