Begärde

Begärde is the past tense form of the Swedish verb begära, which means to request, ask for, or demand something. In most contexts, begära is used for the act of asking, while the past tense is formed as begärde (for example, hon begärde en kopia av protokollet).

As a noun, begärde exists but is uncommon in modern usage; the more typical noun for a formal request is begäran. When used as a noun, begärde generally appears in legal eller archivallanguage and tends to denote a specific, formal request rather than a casual inquiry. In everyday Swedish, begäran or, if the context is less formal, en förfrågan, are more common.

Nuance and context are important. Begära can carry a neutral or slightly formal tone, but it can also imply a request that is necessary or required, sometimes approaching a demand depending on context and phrasing. The choice between begära and more neutral terms like begäran or ansöka depends on register and intention.

Related terms include begäran (noun, a formal request), begära (verb, to request), and synonymer such as kräva (to demand) for stronger formulations. Begärande has been used to describe the act of requesting things like information, permissions, or documents in bureaucratic settings, though begäran remains the standard noun in most contexts.