Forska

Forska is a Swedish verb meaning to conduct systematic investigation or inquiry, especially in scientific, academic, or investigative work. It is used to describe activities aimed at generating new knowledge, testing hypotheses, or solving problems. The noun form forskning refers to the act of researching, while forskare denotes a person who conducts research.

The term is closely related to forskning, the noun for research, and to forskare, meaning researcher; all share the same root linked to inquiry and knowledge production.

In Swedish, forska is used with standard verb conjugation patterns for -a verbs. It appears in sentences such as "Forskning visar att resultaten är signifikanta" and "Forskare forskar på nya läkemedel."

The word is not generally used as a proper noun; if encountered as a brand or place name, it is context-specific. Overall, Forska (lowercase forska) functions primarily as a common verb within academic and professional discourse, reflecting the central role of inquiry in knowledge creation.