Förblir

Förblir is a Swedish verb meaning "to remain" or "to continue to be." It is used to describe a state or condition that persists over time and is often followed by an adjective or a description of that state. The verb is formed from the infinitive bli (to become) with the prefix för-, which in Swedish can convey continuation or emphasis of the action.

Conjugation and forms: Infinitive — förbli; Present tense — förblir; Past tense — förblev; Supine / perfect participle — förblivit; Imperative — förbli. The present tense form förblir is used for all subjects (jag förblir, du förblir, han förblir, vi förblir, ni förblir, de förblir). The perfect tense is formed with the auxiliary har + förblivit (har förblivit).

Usage: Förblir is common in both spoken and written Swedish and can refer to physical, social, or abstract continuities. It often appears in contexts where a situation is not changing, e.g., "Situationen förblir neutral" or "Trots regnet förblir planen oförändrad." It can also convey expectations about persistence, as in "Om inget händer, förblir allt som det är." The verb contrasts with förändras (to change) and is frequently found in formal or descriptive prose.

Etymology: The form combines the prefix för- with bli (to become). This productive Swedish pattern yields verbs that express persistence, continuation, or emphasis of a state.

See also: Förbli (infinitive) and förblivit (participial form used in perfect tenses).