See also: forlat, forlát, and förlät

Swedish

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [ˌfœ̞ˈɭoːt]
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Etymology 1

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The interjection is from the imperative of förlåta. Literally, “forgive!”

Interjection

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förlåt

  1. I'm sorry (when apologizing for having acted in a (morally) bad way)
    Jag menade inte att såra dig. Förlåt!
    I didn't mean to hurt you. I'm sorry!
Usage notes
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For “I'm sorry” in other contexts, including in polite phrases, see ursäkta.

Verb

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förlåt

  1. imperative of förlåta

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Etymology 2

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(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Noun

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förlåt c

  1. a cover, a curtain
Declension
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