Hur
English meaning: How
Definition
Used to ask about a way or method.
Example
“Hur kommer jag till stationen?”
In English: “How do I get to the station?”
Another example: “Hur tar man sig till stationen härifrån?”
Usage — When, Where & How
Interrogative adverb 'how', asking about manner, method or condition. Also used in greetings ('hur mår du?'). Extremely common in everyday speech.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'Hur' comes from Old Norse 'hvorr', which relates to questions of manner or method, tracing back to Proto-Germanic '*hu', maintaining its interrogative nature throughout linguistic evolution.
Common Collocations
- hur mår du
- hur gör man
- hur går det
- hur länge
- hur som helst
Word Forms
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Literary Heritage
“Det är synd om människorna.”
“It is a pity about people — humanity suffers, and that suffering is the ground of all drama.”
“Jag vill inte att ni ska vara lydiga mot mig. Jag vill att ni ska vara lydiga mot er inre röst.”
“I do not want you to obey me. I want you to obey the voice inside you.”
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- Latin
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- Germanic
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