förebringa

Förebringa is a Swedish verb meaning to present or lay before someone in a formal or official context, typically referring to presenting evidence, information, or arguments before an authority such as a court, a committee, or an administrator. The term is most common in legal, administrative, and other formal prose, where it denotes the act of bringing forward material that supports a claim or position.

Etymology and usage notes: Före- is the prefix meaning “before,” and bringa is an older form of the verb bring or carry. The combination conveys the idea of bringing something forward to be considered by others. The word appears in historical and contemporary Swedish, especially in juridical and bureaucratic language.

Common constructions and examples: Förebringa bevis, uppgifter, vittnesmål, eller argument. Examples include: “Domstolen begärde att parterna förebringade sina bevis.” “Rådgivarna förelåg att förebringa sakuppgifter.” In practice, the term is often used in the context of presenting material for evaluation or decision.

Relation to synonyms and nuance: Förebringa is closely related to framlägga (to lay before) and presentera (to present). It carries a slightly more formal or juridisk tonalitet. Förebringa emphasizes the act of putting something forward for examination or adjudication, rather than simply sharing information.

Contemporary usage: Förebringa remains common in legal and formal administrative texts, but is less frequent in everyday speech, where framlägga or presentera are more typical. It is useful for precise, formal description of the act of presenting evidence or arguments.