forhindrar

Forhindrar is the present tense form of the Swedish verb förhindra, meaning to prevent or to hinder. It is a transitive verb used with a direct object or with a clause introduced by att, as in förhindra att något händer. The standard spelling in Swedish uses ö (förhindrar); forhindrar without diacritics is a common nonstandard or diacritic-free variant.

Etymology and form: Förhindra is built from the prefix för- plus hindra, the core verb meaning to hinder or obstruct. The present tense form förhindrar is used for all subjects in ordinary Swedish verb conjugation, and its past and supine forms are förhindrade and förhindrat, respectively.

Usage: The verb appears in formal, legal, health, and safety contexts, among others. It often describes actions intended to stop or reduce the likelihood of an outcome. Examples include vaccination programs that förhindrar sjukdomar (prevent diseases) and policies that förhindrar att brott begås (prevent crimes).

Grammar notes: Förhindra is transitive and typically requires a direct object, such as något (something) or an att-clause. Common constructions are förhindrar något or förhindrar att + clause. Synonyms include hindra, avvärja, och förebygga, each with nuanced usage depending on context.

See also: hinder, förebygga, avvärja, förbyggande åtgärder (preventive measures). The related noun form is förebyggande or förhindrande åtgärder, depending on context.