talarna

Talarna is the definite plural form of the Swedish noun talare, meaning “the speakers.” A talare is a person who speaks publicly, such as a lecturer, presenter, or debater. The term is used in formal settings like conferences, panel discussions, and media reporting to refer to individuals delivering speeches or presentations.

Grammatically, talare is formed with the agent-noun suffix -are from the verb tala, to speak. The indefinite singular is en talare (a speaker); the definite singular is talaren (the speaker). The plural indefinite is talare (speakers), and the definite plural is talarna (the speakers). This pattern is common among Swedish nouns of this type.

Usage notes: talarna can refer to a specific group of speakers that has been mentioned or is understood from context. In journalism and event coverage, panels or conferences are often described as featuring several talare. The term can be contrasted with related roles such as moderator, or with other speaking-related terms like föreläsare (lecturer) or orator.

See also: tala, talare, föreläsare, panel, debatt.