erhåller

Erhåller is a Swedish verb meaning “receives” or “obtains.” It is the present‑tense, third‑person singular form of the verb erhålla, which belongs to the strong verb group and follows the pattern of verbs such as förlåta (to forgive) and förlöpa (to elapse). The infinitive erhålla is derived from the Old Norse verb *hǫfða* meaning “to hold,” combined with the prefix *er‑* indicating a completed or perfected action.

In modern usage erhåller appears in both formal and informal contexts, often in legal, administrative, or academic language. Examples include “Hon erhåller ett stipendium” (She receives a scholarship) and “Företaget erhåller inkomst av försäljning” (The company receives income from sales). The noun form erhållning denotes the act of receiving or the result thereof, though the noun is less common than the verb.

Grammatically, erhåller conjugates as follows: present – erhåller, past – erhöll, supine – erhållit, imperative – erhåll. The past participle erhållen is used in passive constructions, e.g., “Dokumentet är erhållen av myndigheten.” Synonyms include får, mottar, and tar emot, each with slightly different nuance regarding formality or emphasis.

Erhåller is also employed in set expressions such as “erhålla utlåtande” (to obtain a statement) and “erhålla stöd” (to receive support). Its frequency in contemporary Swedish texts is moderate, reflecting its role in official and written discourse rather than colloquial speech.