bedriva
conduct
Definition & meaning
The verb bedriva means to carry out, conduct, pursue, or engage in an activity or business, often over a period of time. It is typically used in formal or professional contexts.
Common ways the word is used include:
- To run a business or operation: For example, "att bedriva handel" (to conduct trade/commerce).
- To pursue an activity: For example, "att bedriva forskning" (to conduct research) or "att bedriva idrott" (to engage in sports).
- To practice or maintain: Often used when someone is maintaining a certain lifestyle, habit, or illegal activity, such as "att bedriva otukt" (to commit fornication/lewdness—a dated legal term).
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar: The word is a transitive verb.
- Infinitive: bedriva
- Present tense: bedriver
- Past tense: bedrev
- Supine: bedrivit
Word origin: The word is composed of the prefix be- (which can denote thoroughness or turning something into an object) and the verb driva (to drive, push, or operate). It entered the Swedish language as a loan translation from Middle Low German bedrīven, which carries the same meaning of "to carry on" or "to perform."
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Utöva (to practice or exercise)
- Ägna sig åt[?](vocabuo://word/ägna sig åt) (to occupy oneself with)
- Genomföra (to carry out/execute)
- Sköta (to manage or handle)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Flera drömmer om att bedriva sin verksamhet på landet.verb
Several people dream of conducting their business in the countryside.
Hon har länge velat bedriva forskning på universitetet.verb
She has long wanted to conduct research at the university.
Hur kan vi bedriva våra studier på ett bättre sätt?verb
How can we conduct our studies in a better way?
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