Word
Det är styrelsen som härigenom utfärdar reglerna.
Meaning
It is the board that hereby issues the rules.
Part of speech
sentence
Pronunciation
Course
Breakdown of Det är styrelsen som härigenom utfärdar reglerna.
vara
to be
det
it (neuter)
regeln
the rule
som
who / which / that (relative pronoun)
Questions & Answers about Det är styrelsen som härigenom utfärdar reglerna.
What is the exact meaning of härigenom here, and is it interchangeable with härmed?
Both translate to "hereby" in English, but they have a slight structural difference. härigenom literally means "through this" (e.g., through this document, decision, or process). härmed means "with this". In formal Swedish, härigenom emphasizes the method or instrument enacting the rule, though they are frequently interchangeable in official texts.
Why does härigenom come directly after som instead of at the end of the sentence?
Because it is inside a subordinate clause. The relative pronoun som introduces the clause, and Swedish word order rules dictate that in subordinate clauses, sentence adverbs (like härigenom) must be placed before the conjugated verb (utfärdar). This is the standard BIFF rule (I Bisats kommer Inte/adverb Före Finita verbet) applied to a formal adverb.
The verb utfärdar translates to "issues". Can I use this verb for everyday things, like a teacher issuing homework?
No, utfärdar is highly formal and administrative. It is used by authorities, boards, or organizations to officially publish laws, regulations, warnings, or certificates. For everyday situations, you would use verbs like delar ut (hands out) or ger (gives).
Why use the structure Det är styrelsen som... (It is the board that...) instead of just saying Styrelsen utfärdar...?