ifrågasatte
Ifrågasatte is a Swedish verb meaning to question, challenge the validity, justification, or truth of something—such as a claim, decision, or method. It is a transitive verb used with a direct object, often in formal or analytical contexts, including journalism, academia, and public debate.
Grammatically, ifrågasätta is a compound verb. Key forms include: infinitive ifrågasätta, present ifrågasätter, preterite ifrågasatte, and
Typical usage involves statements such as questioning the legitimacy or reliability of something: for example, "Forskningen
Relation to related terms: ifrågasätta is distinct from simply "fråga" (to ask) or "kritisera" (to criticize).
In sum, ifrågasatte functions as the simple past of a formal verb meaning to question or challenge