Anledningar

Anledningar is a Swedish noun in plural form meaning reasons, occasions, or motives. The singular form is anledning. The word is used to refer to the explanations or circumstances that prompt a person or organization to act, to explain a situation, or to justify a decision. It covers both everyday situations and more formal contexts.

Etymology and usage notes: Anledningar has cognates in Danish and Norwegian with the same or similar meaning. The term is common in both spoken language and written Swedish, and it can be used across different registers, from journalism to official communication. The choice between anledning and closely related terms like orsakt or skäl depends on nuance: anledning often emphasizes the specific occasion or circumstance prompting action, while orsaker tends to denote more general or fundamental causes, and skäl implies justification or motive.

Common phrases and examples: The expression av olika anledningar means for various reasons. Av ekonomiska anledningar is a frequent formal phrasing meaning for economic reasons. Example sentences: “Det uppstod av olika anledningar.” “Företaget drog sig tillbaka av ekonomiska anledningar.” “Anledningen till beslutet var planerings- och budgetrelaterade frågor.”

See also: orsaker, skäl, anledningar i språklig kontext, konsekvenser. Anledningar is a general term for the circumstances that explain or justify actions, distinct from more precise terms for direct causes or motives.