Breakdown of Stoppa brevet i väskan.
väskan
the bag
brevet
the letter
stoppa
to stop (something); to put, stuff
Questions & Answers about Stoppa brevet i väskan.
Doesn't stoppa mean stop? Why is it translated as put here?
While stoppa can mean to stop, it is also very commonly used to mean to put, tuck, or stuff something into an enclosed space, like a bag, a pocket, or a drawer.
How is stoppa different from other verbs for put, like lägga or sätta?
Swedish usually requires you to describe exactly how an object is placed. You could easily use lägg (to lay) here since a letter is flat. However, sätt means to place something upright, which does not fit. Stoppa is the best choice when you want to emphasize the action of sliding or tucking an object inside a container.
Why is the verb written as stoppa and not stoppar?
The sentence is a direct command or instruction, so it uses the imperative form of the verb. For verbs in the first verb group, such as att stoppa, the imperative form is exactly the same as the infinitive dictionary form.
If I wanted to say put the letter in the plastic bag, would I still use väskan?
No, en väska refers to a more structured bag, such as a handbag, backpack, or suitcase. If you meant a flimsy plastic or paper grocery bag, you would use the word en påse, making the phrase i påsen.
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