Breakdown of Vi orkar inte leta efter andra lösningar.
vi
we
inte
not
annan
other / another (en-word)
leta efter
to look for (physical items, everyday)
Questions & Answers about Vi orkar inte leta efter andra lösningar.
Why is the word for "other" written as andra here instead of annan or annat?
Because it describes the noun lösningar (solutions), which is plural. Andra is the plural form of "other". You would use annan for a singular en-word and annat for a singular ett-word.
Does orkar inte just mean "cannot"?
Not exactly. The verb orkar specifically means having the physical or mental energy, strength, or stamina to do something. While vi kan inte just means "we cannot", vi orkar inte means "we don't have the energy to" or "we can't be bothered to".
Why is there no att (to) before the verb leta?
Because orkar works like a modal verb in Swedish (similar to can, must, or want). When you chain another verb right after it, that second verb goes directly into its infinitive form without needing att. Therefore, it is orkar inte leta.
Do I always need to use efter with leta?
Yes, when you are talking about looking for a specific thing or person, leta efter is a fixed pair. If you drop efter, the sentence will sound incomplete to a Swedish speaker.