besvarar

Besvara is a Swedish verb meaning to answer or respond to something such as a question, request, or statement. Besvarar is its present tense form used for third-person singular subjects, as in “Hon besvarar frågorna.” The corresponding infinitive is besvara, and the verb is transitive, typically requiring a direct object.

Etymology and conjugation: besvara is formed with the prefix be- attached to svara (to answer). The present tense paradigm is besvarar, past tense besvarade, and the supine besvarat. In perfect tenses it commonly appears with an auxiliary, for example “har besvarat” (has answered). The verb is considered regular for Swedish conjugation.

Usage: Besvara is used when referring to giving a direct response to a specific inquiry or request. It is often somewhat more formal or precise than the more general svara or svara på, which means “to answer” or “to reply to.” Common collocations include besvara en fråga (to answer a question), besvara en förfrågan (to respond to a request), and besvara brev or e-post (to reply to a letter or email). In everyday language, speakers may prefer svara på a question or svara på ett meddelande, depending on formality and context.

Notes: Besvarbar is an adjective meaning “answerable,” used to describe a question or problem that can be answered. Verbs related to communication include svara, svar, and bemöta, each with distinct nuances. Overall, besvara and besvarar are standard, widely understood in formal and written Swedish.