Breakdown of Båda två missar budskapet.
två
two
missa
to miss
båda
both (pronoun, e.g. both of them)
budskapet
the message (underlying meaning, moral)
Questions & Answers about Båda två missar budskapet.
Why is the definite form budskapet with a -t at the end?
Nouns ending in the suffix -skap that represent abstract concepts or things are almost always ett-words. Therefore, ett budskap (a message) becomes budskapet in the definite form. By contrast, -skap words that refer to a group or state of people, like en gemenskap (a community), are usually en-words.
How is the word budskap formed?
It is built from the root noun ett bud, which means a "message", "delivery", or "bid". Adding the suffix -skap (similar to "-ship" or "-hood" in English) creates ett budskap. While ett bud is often a physical delivery or a direct offer, ett budskap usually refers to an underlying meaning or moral, like the message of a film or a political campaign.
Isn't båda enough to mean "both"? Why add två?
You can absolutely just say båda, but Swedish speakers very often add två for emphasis and rhythm. It literally translates to "both two" but functions exactly like the common English phrase "both of them".
Can I use missar if I want to say I miss my friend?