Learn Swedish: Vi utgår från att alla kommer. - We assume that everyone is coming.

Literally, utgår från means to "start from" or "proceed from." When you use it to mean "assume," you are saying that you are taking an idea as your starting point or working premise. It's like saying, "We are proceeding on the assumption that everyone is coming."

What is the difference between utgår från and antar?

While both translate to "assume," they have different vibes. Antar is closer to "suppose" or "guess" (like "I guess so"). Utgår från is much firmer—it means you are actively basing your plans or actions on this assumption.

Can I drop the word att here, like we often drop "that" in English ("We assume everyone is coming")?

No, you need to keep att here. While Swedish does allow dropping att in some spoken sentences, you generally cannot drop it when it directly follows a preposition. Since the phrasal verb here includes the preposition från, the att is required to connect it to the rest of the clause.

Why use the simple present tense kommer when referring to a future event?

Swedish often uses the simple present tense (kommer) for future events, particularly when they are scheduled, expected, or assumed to happen. Saying kommer att komma (will come) would sound unnecessarily clunky here, and ska komma would subtly change the meaning to imply intent or an obligation.