Breakdown of Algoritmen låter sig inte implementera i det här systemet.
inte
not
i
in
sig
oneself / himself / herself / themselves
det här
this (ett)
systemet
the system
låta
to let, allow
algoritmen
the algorithm
implementera
to implement (e.g. systems, software)
Questions & Answers about Algoritmen låter sig inte implementera i det här systemet.
How exactly does låter sig translate to "cannot be"?
The construction låta sig followed by an infinitive literally means "allows itself to". So, låter sig inte implementera translates to "does not allow itself to implement". In natural English, we usually express this passive idea as "cannot be implemented" or "does not lend itself to being implemented".
Why is implementera in the active form instead of the passive implementeras?
In the låta sig construction, you always use the active infinitive. The passive meaning is already handled by the reflexive pronoun sig. Think of it as the algorithm not allowing anyone to implement it (itself), making a passive verb ending unnecessary.
Why does sig come before inte here? Shouldn't the sentence adverb come right after the verb?
This happens because of a Swedish rule called object shift. Unstressed object pronouns, like sig, move ahead of the sentence adverb (like inte) in main clauses. Because of this, låter sig inte is the standard word order here, rather than låter inte sig.
Could I just say Algoritmen kan inte implementeras instead?
Yes, that is a perfectly correct and more direct way to say the same thing. Using låter sig inte implementera adds a slight nuance, making it sound like the nature of the algorithm itself makes it inherently impossible, as if it is actively resisting the attempt.
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