Breakdown of Importera viner kan man visst göra.
göra
to do, to make
kunna
to be able to, can
vinet
the wine
man
one, you (people in general)
visst
certainly
importera
to import
Questions & Answers about Importera viner kan man visst göra.
Why is the uncountable noun vin pluralized as viner here?
In Swedish, uncountable mass nouns like vin (wine) can take a plural form to refer to different varieties, types, or brands. This is called sortpluralis (plural of sorts). So, importera viner specifically implies importing different kinds of wine, not just a large quantity of liquid.
Why is the word göra (to do) at the end of the sentence?
The main action importera viner has been moved to the very front of the sentence for emphasis. When you pull a main verb to the front like this, Swedish requires a dummy verb in its original place to keep the grammar intact. Here, göra acts as a placeholder for importera.
What nuance does the adverb visst add to this sentence?
The word visst adds a sense of reassurance, certainty, or mild contradiction. It often translates to "certainly" or "surely." In this context, it implies that someone might have doubted whether you can import wines, and the speaker is pushing back to confirm that you absolutely can.
How would this sentence look in standard word order, without the special emphasis?
If you use the standard Subject-Verb order without pulling the action to the front, you do not need the placeholder göra. The sentence would simply be: Man kan visst importera viner.
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