vägrade

Vägrade is the past tense form of the Swedish verb vägra, which means to refuse or decline. It is used to describe a completed act of refusal, such as turning down a request, proposal, or obligation. The word appears in everyday speech as well as formal writing when reporting past refusals.

Grammar and forms: The present tense of the verb is vägrar, while the past participle is vägrat. The perfect tense is formed with har vägrat (has refused). Vägra is often followed by an infinitive clause introduced by att to express what is being refused, for example vägra att göra något (“refuse to do something”). The imperative form is vägra.

Usage: Vägrade is common in reports of actions or decisions. Examples include: Jag vägrade att följa ordern. (I refused to follow the order.) Hon vägrade att svara på frågan. (She refused to answer the question.) Regeringen vägrade att kommentera. (The government refused to comment.) Vägra can also carry figurative nuances, such as refusing an offer, an invitation, or a responsibility, not just a direct command.

Notes: Vägrade is strictly a past tense form; its use implies a completed act in a narrative or reported context. The verb has a straightforward relationship to English “refused” or “declined,” and is typically used in Swedish prose and dialogue to convey firm or explicit refusal.