Skulle

Skulle is a word in the Swedish language that serves multiple grammatical functions. Primarily, it is the past tense of the modal verb "skall," which can express obligation, intention, or future events. For example, "Jag skulle gå" translates to "I was supposed to go" or "I intended to go." It can also be used to indicate a hypothetical or conditional situation, similar to "would" in English. A sentence like "Om jag hade tid, skulle jag hjälpa dig" means "If I had time, I would help you."

Beyond its modal verb usage, "skulle" can also function as a past tense form of the verb "skulda," meaning "to owe." However, this usage is less common in modern Swedish, with "skulde" or simply "skuld" being more frequent in the context of debt. The precise meaning of "skulle" is highly dependent on the surrounding words and the overall context of the sentence. Its versatility makes it an important and frequently used word in Swedish grammar.