Ansöker

Ansöker is the present tense of the Swedish verb ansöka, meaning to apply for something, typically by making a formal request to an authority, organization, or institution. The term is used in contexts such as jobs, studies, visas, loans, scholarships, and permits. It is a formal verb often associated with official processes, in contrast to more general verbs like söka.

Constructions and usage: when applying for something, Swedish commonly uses ansöka om (to apply for) or ansöka till (to apply to). Examples include: "Hon ansöker om studiemedel" (She applies for student funding) and "Han ansökte till universitetet" (He applied to the university). The construction ansöka om is common with nouns describing benefits or authorizations (lån, visum, stipendium). For positions or programs, ansöka till is typical, though in many informal contexts people also use söka. The verb forms include presens ansöker, pretérite ansökte, supine ansökt, and perfekt tense har ansökt.

Related terms: the noun form is en ansökan (an application). A person who applies is often described as a sökande or den som ansökt. The process or act of applying can be referred to as ansökningsprocessen or ansökan.

Notes: ansöka tends to carry a formal or official tone, especially in administrative or institutional settings. In everyday use, söka can be used to express seeking in a broader sense, though it can also appear in contexts like söka jobb. Examples provided illustrate typical Swedish phrasing for applying for opportunities or permissions.