döljer

Döljer is the present tense form of the Swedish verb dölja, meaning to hide or conceal something from view or knowledge. The verb can describe hiding physical objects, information, feelings, or actions. It is used in everyday speech as well as in formal or literary contexts.

Conjugation and forms: Infinitive dölja; present döljer; past simple dolde; supine dolt; past participle dolt. The passive present is döljs (something is hidden). Perfect tense is formed with har dolt. Examples: Hon döljer sin identitet. Han dolde sanningen. Hon har dolt sanningen. Sanningen döljs av myndigheterna.

Usage and nuances: Dölja implies deliberate concealment, often with intent. Compared with synonyms such as gömma (to hide physically) or maskera (to mask), dölja is more neutral or formal and is frequently used for information, secrets, or reputations. Common phrases include döljer sina spår (to cover one’s tracks), dölja sanningen (to hide the truth), and dölja sig bakom någon eller något (to hide behind someone or something). The form döljs enables the passive construction, as in Sanningen döljs av myndigheterna.