töras

See also: toras

Swedish

Alternative forms

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
  • IPA(key): /²tøːras/

Verb

töras (present törs, preterite tordes, supine torts)

  1. (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)
Active Passive
Infinitive — töras
Supine — torts
Imperative — törs
Imper. plural1 — törens
Present Past Present Past
Indicative — — törs, töres tordes
Ind. plural1 — — töras tordes
Subjunctive2 — — töres tordes
Participles
Present participle —
Past participle —
1 Archaic. 2 Dated. See the appendix on Swedish verbs.

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