What does imperfekt in Swedish mean?

What is the meaning of the word imperfekt in Swedish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use imperfekt in Swedish.

The word imperfekt in Swedish means the past tense, preterit, preteritum, dåtid, imperfekt, preteritum, imperfekt, imperfektum, preteritum, imperfekt, imperfekt. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word imperfekt

the past tense, preterit

preteritum

(grammar: simple past tense) (formell)

It's often difficult for students to grasp the difference between the preterit and imperfect.

dåtid

(grammar: verb tense of past actions or states)

The past tense of the verb 'to walk' is 'walked'.

imperfekt

(person, personality: with faults)

John tried to teach his son that he should be tolerant, because all people are flawed.

preteritum

(tense: simple past)

This verb has an irregular preterite form.

imperfekt, imperfektum, preteritum

(grammar: past tense) (grammatik: dåtid)

The imperfect in English can be used to indicate action in progress.

imperfekt

(grammar: past tense)

Ordet "åt" är imperfekt av "äta".
The word "ate" is the past of "eat".

imperfekt

(grammar)

He uses the past tense incorrectly at times.

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