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Att tro att någonting är sant utan att veta säkert.
Anta (Swedish verb)
Meaning:
"Anta" in Swedish means "to assume," "to suppose," or "to accept." It is commonly used when someone takes something as true without definite proof, makes a hypothesis, or formally accepts something.
Usage examples:
- Jag antar att du kommer imorgon.
(I assume that you will come tomorrow.) - De antog förslaget vid mötet.
(They accepted the proposal at the meeting.)
Similar words:
- Tro – means "to believe," often implying a stronger personal conviction, while anta suggests making an assumption or a hypothesis.
- Gissa – means "to guess," which implies less certainty than anta.
- Acceptera – means "to accept," more formal and often used with proposals or offers, whereas anta can be a broader term including acceptance or assumption.
Summary:
"Anta" is a versatile verb meaning to assume, suppose, or formally accept something, sitting between believing, guessing, and accepting depending on context.
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Examples
Vi kan anta att solen lyser imorgon.verb
We can assume that the sun will shine tomorrow.
Anta att du hade mer tid, vad skulle du göra först?verb
Assume that you had more time, what would you do first?
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