Breakdown of Idag törs jag äntligen boka lönesamtalet.
jag
I
idag
today
boka
to book
äntligen
finally
lönesamtalet
the salary discussion
törs
to dare
Questions & Answers about Idag törs jag äntligen boka lönesamtalet.
Why is there no att before boka even though the English translation says dare to book?
Törs acts as a semi-modal verb in Swedish. Just like kan (can) or vill (want to), it is followed directly by the bare infinitive of the next verb. So you say törs boka rather than törs att boka.
Does the -s at the end of törs mean it is a passive verb?
No, törs is a deponent verb. These are special verbs that always end in -s but have an active meaning. Other common deponent verbs you might know are hoppas (hope) and minns (remember).
Why does the adverb äntligen come right after jag here?
Because the sentence starts with Idag, the V2 rule forces the verb törs into the second position, and the subject jag swaps places to come right after it. In inverted main clauses like this, sentence adverbs like äntligen are placed immediately after the subject.
Why is there an -e- in the middle of lönesamtalet?
It is a compound noun made from lön (salary) and samtalet (the conversation). The -e- acts as a linking vowel to make the word easier to pronounce, which is a common pattern when combining nouns.
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