Questions & Answers about Idag läser läraren referenserna i uppsatsen.
Why does the verb come before the subject here?
How do we break down the word referenserna?
The base word is en referens (a reference), which belongs to the group of nouns that take -er in the plural: referenser (references). To make it definite (the references), you add the plural definite suffix -na, resulting in referenserna.
Is an 'uppsats' just a regular school essay?
It can be, but in Swedish universities, en uppsats usually refers to a major academic research paper or dissertation, such as a Bachelor's or Master's thesis.
Why do we say 'i uppsatsen' instead of 'på uppsatsen'?
When referring to the contents found inside a specific text, book, or document, Swedish uses i (in). You use it here because the teacher is reading references that are conceptually located inside the text.