Breakdown of Gemmologen bedömer att diamanten är ytterst värdefull.
vara
to be
att
that
värdefull
valuable
bedöma
to assess
Questions & Answers about Gemmologen bedömer att diamanten är ytterst värdefull.
Why use ytterst värdefull instead of the normal superlative form värdefullast?
This is an example of the absolute superlative. We aren't comparing the diamond to others to say it is the most valuable of all (which would be den värdefullaste). Instead, we use an already superlative word like ytterst as an adverb to mean extremely or to the highest degree.
Where does the word ytterst come from and does it always mean extremely?
It is actually the regular superlative form of the adjective yttre (outer). While its literal meaning is outermost or furthest out, it is very commonly used in Swedish as an absolute superlative adverb to mean extremely or utmost, just as it is used here.
What is the difference between bedömer and other opinion verbs like tycker or tror?
bedömer means assesses, evaluates, or judges. It is used for professional, objective, or calculated evaluations, which makes sense for a gemologist. tycker expresses a subjective personal opinion, and tror indicates a belief or guess when you lack absolute facts.
If we added inte to say the gemologist assesses that the diamond is NOT extremely valuable, where would it go?