innebär

Innebär is a Swedish verb meaning to entail, involve, or imply, and is used to express what something means in terms of consequences, requirements, or implications. The sense is often connected to what must follow from a statement, action, or rule rather than just what is included. The word is formed from inne- (“inside”) and bära (“to bear/carry”), conveying the idea that something carries with it certain effects or conditions.

In usage, innebär is typically followed by a clause that states the consequence or requirement. Common constructions include Det innebär att… (“That means/entails that…”) and Det innebär stora kostnader (“It entails large costs”). It can refer to rules, decisions, risks, or responsibilities, among other things. For example, Att godkänna uppdraget innebar flera risker means “Accepting the assignment entailed several risks.”

Grammatical notes: innebära is the infinitive form; innebär is the present tense used with singular or plural subjects; innebar is the past tense; inneburit is the supine/ past participle used with ha- or har. The term is common in formal and semi-formal Swedish, including journalism, policy texts, and academic writing. Synonyms and near-synonyms include medföra and innebära in specific contexts, though medföra can have a slightly broader sense of “to bring about” in some cases. Overall, innebär focuses on the inherent implications and required consequences of something.