Breakdown of Uppfinnaren brukar skapa en prototyp innan maskinen är klar.
vara
to be
en
a, an (common)
innan
before
maskinen
the machine
bruka
to usually do
klar
ready / finished (doing something)
skapa
to create
prototypen
the prototype
uppfinnaren
the inventor
Questions & Answers about Uppfinnaren brukar skapa en prototyp innan maskinen är klar.
Why are Uppfinnaren and maskinen in the definite form if we aren't talking about a specific inventor or machine?
This is the categorical use of the definite singular. In Swedish, you can use the definite form of a singular noun to represent an entire class or profession in generalized statements. Here, Uppfinnaren represents inventors in general, and maskinen represents the typical machine they build.
Why isn't there an att before skapa?
The verb brukar (to usually do something) functions as an auxiliary verb. Just like kan (can) or vill (want to), it is followed directly by the infinitive form of the main verb, so you drop the att.
Could I use före instead of innan here?
No, you must use innan. Innan is a conjunction, meaning it introduces a full clause with its own subject and verb (maskinen är klar). Före is a preposition and is placed directly before a noun, such as in före testet (before the test).
Why use klar for 'ready' instead of redo?
Klar means 'finished' or 'completed', which fits perfectly when talking about building a machine. Redo implies being 'prepared' or 'willing', and is generally used for people or animals preparing to take an action.
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