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Swedish
Etymology
From Late Old Swedish toras (present form tørs), deponent of Old Swedish þora, þøra, from Old Norse þora, of unknown origin. Doublet of torde ("should").
Pronunciation
Verb
töras (present törs, preterite tordes, supine torts)
- (deponent) to dare (have the courage to do a thing)
- Synonym: våga
Jag törs inte göra det- I don't dare to do it
Törs du hoppa från högsta trampolinen?- Do you dare to jump from the highest diving board?
Usage notes
Infinitive and supine are rarely used.
Conjugation
Conjugation of töras (weak)
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