enligt

enligt (Swedish)

Definition:
The word "enligt" is a preposition in Swedish, meaning "according to" or "as stated by". It is used to attribute information or opinions to a source, guideline, law, document, or person.

Example usage:

• Enligt väderprognosen blir det regn i morgon.
  (According to the weather forecast, it will rain tomorrow.)
• Enligt lagen måste du betala skatt.
  (According to the law, you must pay taxes.)

Synonyms and similar words:

• "i enlighet med" – a somewhat more formal or exact expression meaning in accordance with. Slightly more formal or legalistic than “enligt.”
• "som säger" or "som står i" – more conversational ways to indicate source but less formal.

Differences:

• "enligt" is straightforward and frequently used when referring to authorities or sources.
• "i enlighet med" can carry a more formal or legal nuance, often used in formal writing or legal contexts.

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In summary, "enligt" is the common Swedish preposition used to point to a source or authority that provides the basis for a statement or fact, similar to "according to" in English.