påstå
Påstå is a verb used in Swedish and Norwegian (Bokmål) meaning to claim or assert something, often about a fact or statement that may be disputed. It is commonly used to introduce reported content, with a clause that follows, typically via att in Swedish or at in Norwegian. The verb can express hedging or skepticism, especially when attributed to someone else or presented as a claim rather than an established fact. In journalism and formal discourse, the passive form det påstås or Det påstod is frequently used to attribute a claim to sources rather than endorsing it.
Conjugation and forms differ slightly between Swedish and Norwegian but share the same core meaning. Infinitive:
Usage notes: påstå is a strong, claim-oriented verb. It is not guarantees of truth; it signals that
Swedish: Hon påstår att hon varit i Paris i helgen. Det påstår att projektet blir klart nästa
Norwegian: Han påstår at han har lest boken. Det påstås at prosjektet vil være ferdig neste måned.