Breakdown of Vi försöker hitta en likadan souvenir.
vi
we
en
a, an (common)
hitta
to find
försöka
to try
likadan
identical
souveniren
the souvenir
Questions & Answers about Vi försöker hitta en likadan souvenir.
Why is it likadan here instead of likadant or likadana?
Because it describes souvenir, which is an en-word (en souvenir). If you were describing an ett-word, like ett bord (a table), you would use ett likadant bord. For plural words, you would use the plural form likadana.
What is the difference between looking for samma souvenir and en likadan souvenir?
Samma means the exact same physical object. You would say samma if you lost a specific souvenir and are trying to find that exact one. En likadan means "an identical one" or "one of the same kind." You use it when you want to buy a second souvenir that looks exactly like the first one.
The English translation says "an identical", so why not use the Swedish word identisk?
While en identisk souvenir is grammatically correct, identisk sounds quite formal or scientific in Swedish. For everyday situations, like shopping for a matching item, likadan is the most natural and common word to use.
Why isn't there an att (to) before the verb hitta?
You can actually use both! In Swedish, it is very common to drop the infinitive marker att after certain verbs like försöker (try), brukar (usually do), and börjar (begin). Saying Vi försöker hitta is correct and sounds very natural in everyday speech, but Vi försöker att hitta is also perfectly fine.
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