Nämner

Nämner is the present tense form of the Swedish verb nämna, meaning to mention or to name. It is used when something is named, cited, or referred to in speech or writing. As a transitive verb, nämner requires a direct object, such as a person, a source, or a fact. In everyday language, nämner is used to introduce examples or references: “Hon nämner tre källor” or “Han nämner sitt namn.” In formal writing, it is common to use passive constructions or to list items: “Följande faktorer nämns i undersökningen.”

Grammatical notes: The base form is nämna. The present tense form nämner is used for all subjects (jag nämner, du nämner, han nämner, vi nämner, ni nämner, de nämner). The simple past is nämnde. The supine form used with perfect tenses is nämnt. The imperative is nämn.

Usage tips: Nämner is versatile in academic, journalistic, and general writing when attributing statements, listing elements, or pointing to sources. It is often preferred over more forceful verbs when presenting what sources say or when introducing examples without asserting them as your own conclusions.

See also: nämna, nämnt, nämnda.