Breakdown of Omställningen når klimatmålet, inte minst genom förnybar energi.
nå
to reach
energin
the energy
genom
through
omställningen
the transition
förnybar
renewable
inte minst
not least
klimatmålet
the climate goal
Questions & Answers about Omställningen når klimatmålet, inte minst genom förnybar energi.
How exactly does inte minst function in this sentence?
The phrase inte minst translates literally to "not least". Here, it acts as an emphatic marker to single out förnybar energi (renewable energy) as the most significant factor in reaching the climate goal. It acknowledges that there are other methods at play, but highlights renewable energy as the primary driver.
How is the word omställningen built, and what kind of transition does it usually refer to?
It comes from the phrasal verb att ställa om (to readjust or transition). In modern Swedish, especially in news and politics, omställningen (the transition) frequently serves as shorthand for the shift toward a sustainable, climate-friendly society.
How does the suffix on förnybar work?
The suffix -bar works exactly like the English suffix "-able". When attached to the verb att förnya (to renew), it creates the adjective förnybar (renewable). It takes standard adjective endings, but remains in its base form here because energi is an "en" word.
Why is there no article like en before förnybar energi?
Because energi is an uncountable noun here. Just as in English, when you speak about "renewable energy" as a general concept or mass noun, you drop the indefinite article.
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