noun
ett syfte
purpose
Anledning eller mål med något man gör.
Swedish word: syfte
Definition in English:
Syfte means "purpose," "aim," or "objective." It refers to the reason or intention behind an action, plan, or effort — essentially, what someone hopes to achieve.
Synonyms:
- Avsikt — closely related, typically means "intention" or "intent." While syfte focuses on the intended goal or outcome, avsikt often highlights the deliberate decision or will to do something.
- Mål — means "goal" or "target," and can be more concrete or measurable. Syfte is broader, encompassing the reason or motivation more than the specific measurable goal.
Example sentence:
- "Det övergripande syftet med studien är att förbättra utbildningen."
(The main purpose of the study is to improve education.)
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Examples
Vad är syftet med denna bok?noun
What is the purpose of this book?
Hon förklarade projektets syfte tydligt för gruppen.noun
She explained the project's purpose clearly to the group.
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