tillåter

Tillåter is a Swedish verb meaning to permit or allow. It is the present tense form used with third-person singular subjects. The infinitive is tillåta, the past tense is tillät, and the supine is tillåtit. The imperative form is tillåt. The present passive form is tillåts, and the perfect passive is har tillåtits.

Meaning and usage: Tillåter denotes granting permission or allowing something to happen, often by an authority, institution, or person with decision-making power. It is transitive and typically followed by the direct object indicating what is allowed, for example, "Skolan tillåter mobiltelefoner." The act of allowing is usually conditional and may be governed by rules or policies.

Related terms: The noun tillåtelse means permission or authorization. Tillstånd is another related term referring to a permit or license. Låta is a broader verb meaning to let or allow, with different nuance and usage.

Examples: Företaget tillåter flexibla arbetstider. Reglerna tillåter endast personer över 18 år. Det tillåts inte utan särskilt tillstånd.

Etymology: Tillåter comes from the prefix till- combined with låta (to let), forming a sense of granting permission beyond mere letting. In usage, tillåter conveys a deliberate decision to permit a specified act or condition.