tydliggöra

Tydliggöra is a Swedish verb meaning to make clear or to clarify. It is used to remove ambiguity, illuminate a point, or explain relationships, definitions, or differences. It is transitive and takes a direct object, as in tydliggöra något (to clarify something). The term is common in formal writing, education, policy, and journalism, but can also appear in everyday language when a point needs explicit clarification.

Etymology and related forms: Tydliggöra is formed from tydlig (clear) and göra (to make/do), literally “to make clear.” The construction is a compound verb and has cognates in other Scandinavian languages, such as Danish and Norwegian, where similar forms exist to express the same idea of making something clear.

Usage and nuance: Tydliggöra is often used when distinctions, causes, or mechanisms need to be made explicit. It can imply a step beyond simply explaining (förklara) or clarifying (klargöra) by emphasizing the act of making implicit aspects transparent. In practice, it appears frequently in academic, administrative, and media texts.

Conjugation notes: As a -göra verb, tydliggöra follows the typical pattern: present tydliggör, past tydliggjorde, supine tydliggjort.

Examples:

- Läraren tydliggörde skillnaderna mellan teorierna. (The teacher clarified the differences between the theories.)

- Rapporten tydliggör kopplingarna mellan insatser och resultat. (The report clarifies the connections between inputs and outcomes.)

See also: klargöra, förtydliga, förklara. Noun form is tydlighet (clarity).