Word
Databasen låter sig implementeras utan problem.
Meaning
The database can be implemented without problems.
Part of speech
sentence
Pronunciation
Course
Breakdown of Databasen låter sig implementeras utan problem.
problemet
the problem
sig
oneself / himself / herself / themselves
låta
to let, allow
utan
without (+ noun)
Questions & Answers about Databasen låter sig implementeras utan problem.
How does låter sig mean 'can be' in this sentence?
Why does implementeras end in an -s?
The -s makes it a passive infinitive (meaning 'be implemented' rather than just 'implement'). In the låta sig construction, the following verb usually takes this passive -s form because the subject (databasen) is receiving the action, not performing it.
Could you just say kan implementeras instead of låter sig implementeras?
Yes, they mean the same thing and are often interchangeable. However, låter sig adds a subtle nuance that the database inherently lends itself to the process, implying it is well-suited for it. It also sounds slightly more advanced and formal than just using kan.
Is problem singular or plural in this sentence?
It translates best as plural, but grammatically the word looks the same either way. Because problem is an ett-word ending in a consonant, its indefinite singular and plural forms are identical (ett problem, flera problem). The phrase utan problem functions exactly like 'without problems' in English.