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Why does the adjective hett have a -t added to it here?
The phrase vad som helst (anything) acts as a neuter indefinite pronoun. Because it functions as a neuter word, any adjective describing it must take the neuter -t ending. Therefore, the base adjective het (hot) becomes hett.
Why is hett placed after vad som helst instead of before it?
Just like in English, adjectives come directly after indefinite pronouns like vad som helst (anything) or någonting (something). You say vad som helst hett exactly the same way you say 'anything hot'.
Why does het get a double t in the neuter form hett?
The base word het has a long vowel sound. When you add the neuter -t ending, that vowel sound becomes short. In Swedish spelling, a short vowel is usually followed by a double consonant, so the t is doubled to make hett.
What exactly does the verb duger mean?
Duger comes from the verb att duga, which means 'to be good enough' or 'to suffice'. You use it exactly like 'will do' or 'works' in English when stating that something meets your requirements, even if it isn't perfect.