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- Formal verb meaning to grant or approve a request.
- Used by authorities like banks, bosses, and government agencies.
- Commonly paired with loans, permits, and vacation time.
- Opposite of 'avslå' (to reject) and more formal than 'ge' (to give).
The Swedish verb bevilja is a cornerstone of formal, administrative, and legal communication. At its heart, it means to officially grant, approve, or allow a request, application, or petition. Unlike the more general word 'godkänna' (to approve), bevilja implies a specific power dynamic where an authority figure or institution—such as a bank, a government agency, or a supervisor—bestows a benefit or permission upon an applicant. It is the word you hope to see in the subject line of an email from the Migration Board (Migrationsverket) or your local municipality (kommunen).
- The Power Dynamic
- In Swedish society, 'bevilja' is used when there is a formal process involved. One person asks (ansöker), and another person or entity grants (beviljar). It is rarely used in casual, peer-to-peer contexts.
Efter en lång väntan valde banken att äntligen bevilja vårt bolån för den nya lägenheten.
You will encounter this word most frequently in the context of finances (granting loans), employment (granting leave or vacation), and legal rights (granting citizenship or permits). It carries a weight of finality and officialdom. When a request is 'beviljad', the administrative process is successfully concluded in favor of the applicant. It is the opposite of 'avslå' (to reject or deny a formal request).
- Formal Contexts
- Commonly used by Skatteverket (Tax Agency), Försäkringskassan (Social Insurance Agency), and employers when discussing 'ledighet' (time off).
Myndigheten har beslutat att bevilja ansökan om permanent uppehållstillstånd.
Understanding 'bevilja' is essential for navigating Swedish bureaucracy. It is not just about 'saying yes'; it is about the legal and procedural validation of a request. For instance, a teacher might 'godkänna' (pass/approve) your essay, but the university 'beviljar' your degree or your request for an extension based on special circumstances.
- Etymological Nuance
- The word stems from the idea of 'will' (vilja). To bevilja is to align the authority's will with the applicant's desire.
Chefen kunde inte bevilja ledighet under den mest intensiva arbetsperioden.
In summary, use 'bevilja' whenever a formal decision results in a 'yes' for a specific request, especially when money, time, or legal status is involved. It is a word of empowerment and permission in the structured world of Swedish administration.
Using bevilja correctly requires understanding its grammatical behavior as a weak verb (group 1). It follows the pattern: bevilja, beviljar, beviljade, beviljat. Because it is a transitive verb, it always needs an object—the thing that is being granted. This object is typically a noun representing a request, a sum of money, or a period of time.
- The Passive Voice
- In formal letters, you will often see the passive form: 'Ansökan har beviljats' (The application has been granted). This shifts focus from the person making the decision to the decision itself.
Din ansökan om studiemedel har beviljats av CSN.
When constructing sentences, the subject is the authority. For example: 'Riksdagen beviljade medel till projektet' (The Parliament granted funds to the project). If you want to specify who receives the grant, you use the preposition 'åt' or 'till', though often the receiver is implied or mentioned earlier in the context.
- Common Objects
- Lån (loan), anslag (grant/funding), tillstånd (permit), ledighet (leave of absence), skadestånd (damages/compensation).
Domstolen valde att bevilja målsäganden ett högre skadestånd än väntat.
In the present tense, 'beviljar' describes an ongoing policy or a decision happening now. 'Vi beviljar inte lån till personer utan fast inkomst' (We do not grant loans to people without a steady income). In the past tense, 'beviljade' describes a completed action: 'Förra året beviljade de rekordmånga bygglov' (Last year they granted a record number of building permits).
- Negation
- To say a request was not granted, use 'inte bevilja' or the stronger 'avslå'. 'De valde att inte bevilja hans begäran.'
Kommer kommunen att bevilja oss tillstånd för att bygga en altan?
Finally, note the use of the supine form 'beviljat' with 'har' or 'hade'. 'Styrelsen har redan beviljat budgeten för nästa kvartal.' This indicates a state of completion that remains relevant. Whether you are dealing with corporate finance or personal requests for time off, mastering these sentence structures will help you sound professional and precise.
You will encounter bevilja in specific environments where decisions are formalized. It is a staple of Swedish news broadcasts (Rapport, Aktuellt) and newspapers (DN, SvD), particularly when reporting on government spending, immigration statistics, or court rulings. If you live in Sweden, you will hear it in your own life during 'vuxenpoäng' moments—dealing with banks or government agencies.
- The Banking Sector
- When applying for a 'bolån' (mortgage) or 'privatlån', the bank officer will eventually say, 'Vi har beviljat ditt lån'. This is the moment of relief for many homebuyers.
Nyheterna rapporterar att regeringen ska bevilja mer pengar till försvaret.
In the workplace, 'bevilja' is the verb used by HR or your manager regarding 'semester' (vacation) or 'föräldraledighet' (parental leave). Even if your boss says 'Det går bra' (That's fine) in person, the official system notification will likely state: 'Din ledighetsansökan har beviljats'. This formal layer is very typical of the Swedish professional environment.
- Legal and Judicial
- In courtrooms, a judge might 'bevilja resning' (grant a retrial) or 'bevilja prövningstillstånd' (grant leave to appeal). These are high-stakes uses of the word.
Högsta domstolen valde att inte bevilja prövningstillstånd i målet.
Furthermore, in the world of non-profits and arts, 'bevilja' is the word for getting a 'stipendium' (scholarship) or 'kulturanslag' (cultural grant). Artists often talk about who 'beviljar' the best grants. It’s a word tied to the distribution of resources and opportunities within the Swedish social democratic framework.
- Immigration (Migrationsverket)
- This is perhaps the most emotionally charged context for the word. 'Bevilja visum' or 'bevilja asyl' are phrases that change lives.
Många hoppas att myndigheten ska bevilja dem arbetstillstånd snabbare.
In summary, while you might not use 'bevilja' when asking a friend for a favor, you will hear it constantly in any situation involving an institution, a legal right, or a professional request. It is the language of the 'system' in Sweden.
The most common mistake learners make with bevilja is using it in contexts that are too informal. Because the English word 'grant' can sometimes be used poetically or casually (e.g., 'I grant you that'), learners often try to use 'bevilja' in conversation. In Swedish, 'bevilja' is strictly for formal approvals. You would never 'bevilja' your friend a piece of candy; you would simply 'ge' (give) it to them.
- Bevilja vs. Godkänna
- 'Godkänna' means to approve something's quality or validity (like an exam or a law). 'Bevilja' means to give permission or money. You 'godkänner' a plan, but you 'beviljar' the funding for that plan.
Fel: Jag beviljar att du har rätt. (Correct: Jag medger att du har rätt.)
Another mistake is confusing 'bevilja' with 'medge' (admit/allow). While they overlap, 'medge' is often used for admitting a fact or allowing a possibility, whereas 'bevilja' is the act of an authority. For example, you 'medger' a mistake, but a judge 'beviljar' a request. Using 'bevilja' for admitting a mistake sounds very strange to a native speaker.
- Preposition Pitfalls
- Learners often try to say 'bevilja till'. While you grant something *to* someone, in Swedish, the verb is transitive. You 'beviljar någon något' or 'beviljar något åt någon'. Avoid 'bevilja till' unless it's part of a phrase like 'bevilja medel till'.
Rätt: Banken beviljade mig ett lån. (The bank granted me a loan.)
A third mistake involves the passive voice. Because Swedish uses the -s suffix for passive, learners sometimes forget to add it in formal writing. 'Ansökan beviljade' means 'The application granted [something]', which makes no sense. It must be 'Ansökan beviljades' (The application was granted).
- Subject-Verb Agreement
- Remember that the subject must be the one with the power to grant. A student cannot 'bevilja' a teacher more time; only the teacher can 'bevilja' the student more time.
Fel: Kan du bevilja mig saltet? (Correct: Kan du skicka mig saltet?)
Finally, avoid using 'bevilja' when you mean 'to allow' in a general sense of 'to let'. If you let your kids stay up late, you 'låter' them stay up; you don't 'beviljar' them staying up late. Keep 'bevilja' for the bank, the boss, and the state.
Swedish has several words for 'approve' or 'grant', and choosing the right one depends on the level of formality and the specific context. Understanding these nuances will elevate your Swedish from basic to B2/C1 levels. The most common alternatives to bevilja are godkänna, bifalla, medge, and tillåta.
- Bevilja vs. Bifalla
- 'Bifalla' is even more formal than 'bevilja'. It is used almost exclusively in parliamentary or organizational meetings to mean 'to vote in favor of a motion'. You 'bifaller ett förslag' (approve a proposal) in a meeting, but you 'beviljar ett lån' (grant a loan) in a bank.
Stämman valde att bifalla styrelsens förslag om utdelning.
'Godkänna' is the most versatile word. It means 'to approve' or 'to pass'. You 'godkänner' a person on a driving test, 'godkänner' a law, or 'godkänner' terms and conditions. While 'bevilja' is about giving something requested, 'godkänna' is about certifying that something is correct or acceptable.
- Bevilja vs. Medge
- 'Medge' can mean 'to grant' in the sense of 'to allow' or 'to concede'. It is often used in legal contexts like 'medge avdrag' (allow a deduction). However, 'medge' also means 'to admit' (e.g., 'han medgav brottet'). 'Bevilja' never means 'to admit'.
Skatteverket kan medge undantag från reglerna i vissa fall.
'Tillåta' simply means 'to allow' or 'to permit'. It is less formal and focuses on the absence of a prohibition. 'Rökning är inte tillåten' (Smoking is not permitted). 'Bevilja' is much more active—it is the act of giving permission rather than just not stopping it.
- Antonyms
- The direct opposite is 'avslå' (to reject/deny). Other opposites include 'neka' (to deny/refuse) and 'förvägra' (to withhold/deny someone their rights).
De valde att avslå ansökan istället för att bevilja den.
Finally, 'tilldela' (to assign/award) is worth noting. You 'tilldelar' a prize (Nobelpriset tilldelas...) or a task. 'Bevilja' is specifically for when someone has *asked* for it first. You don't 'bevilja' a prize unless someone applied for it as a grant.
How Formal Is It?
Dato curioso
The root 'vilja' is the same as the English 'will'. So when an authority 'beviljar' something, they are literally putting their 'will' behind your request.
Guía de pronunciación
- Pronouncing the 'j' like the English 'j' (it should be like 'y' in 'yes').
- Stress on the first syllable 'BE-vilja' (incorrect).
- Making the 'i' too long like 'ee' (it should be short).
- Forgetting to pronounce the 'l' clearly before the 'j'.
- Pronouncing the 'e' in 'be' too strongly (it should be a schwa-like sound).
Nivel de dificultad
Common in news and letters, easy to recognize.
Requires knowledge of formal register to use correctly.
Natural use requires understanding the power dynamic context.
Clear pronunciation, usually emphasized in speech.
Qué aprender después
Requisitos previos
Aprende después
Avanzado
Gramática que debes saber
Weak Verbs (Group 1)
bevilja - beviljar - beviljade - beviljat
The S-Passive
Ansökan beviljades av styrelsen.
Transitive Verbs
Man måste bevilja *något* (an object is required).
Word Order in Subordinate Clauses
Jag vet att de inte beviljade lån.
Compound Nouns
Lånebeviljande (Loan granting) follows the standard Swedish compound rule.
Ejemplos por nivel
Banken kan bevilja ett lån.
The bank can grant a loan.
Simple present tense verb.
Min chef beviljar min semester.
My boss grants my vacation.
Subject-Verb-Object structure.
De beviljade min ansökan.
They granted my application.
Past tense -ade ending.
Kan du bevilja pengar?
Can you grant money?
Auxiliary verb 'kan' + infinitive.
Hon vill bevilja hjälp.
She wants to grant help.
Infinitive after 'vill'.
Vi beviljar inte detta.
We do not grant this.
Negation with 'inte'.
Säg ja och bevilja lånet!
Say yes and grant the loan!
Imperative form.
Bevilja mig en dag ledigt.
Grant me one day off.
Indirect object 'mig' used.
Kommunen har beviljat bygglov för huset.
The municipality has granted building permission for the house.
Present perfect tense.
Rektorn beviljade eleven extra tid på provet.
The principal granted the student extra time on the test.
Past tense with indirect object.
Varför beviljar de inte min ansökan?
Why are they not granting my application?
Question structure.
Staten beviljar bidrag till föreningar.
The state grants subsidies to associations.
Present tense general statement.
Jag hoppas att de beviljar mitt visum.
I hope that they grant my visa.
Subordinate clause with 'att'.
Min ledighet blev beviljad igår.
My leave was granted yesterday.
Passive with 'blev'.
De brukar bevilja alla rimliga önskemål.
They usually grant all reasonable requests.
Verb 'brukar' + infinitive.
Ansökan beviljades direkt.
The application was granted immediately.
S-passive past tense.
Skatteverket beviljade honom ett uppskov med betalningen.
The Tax Agency granted him a deferral of the payment.
Noun 'uppskov' as object.
Det är svårt att få banken att bevilja ett lån utan säkerhet.
It is difficult to get the bank to grant a loan without collateral.
Infinitive phrase.
Myndigheten beviljar medel för forskning om klimatet.
The agency grants funds for climate research.
Formal administrative context.
Har du fått din ansökan beviljad än?
Have you had your application granted yet?
Past participle as adjective.
Vi kan tyvärr inte bevilja din begäran om löneförhöjning.
We unfortunately cannot grant your request for a salary increase.
Formal refusal.
Regeringen beviljade extra resurser till polisen.
The government granted extra resources to the police.
Political context.
Efter granskning beviljades han medlemskap i klubben.
After review, he was granted membership in the club.
Passive voice with 'efter'.
Det är rektorns uppgift att bevilja ledighet för elever.
It is the principal's task to grant leave for students.
Formal responsibility.
Högsta domstolen beslutade att inte bevilja prövningstillstånd.
The Supreme Court decided not to grant leave to appeal.
Legal terminology 'prövningstillstånd'.
Styrelsen beviljade verkställande direktören ansvarsfrihet.
The board granted the CEO discharge from liability.
Corporate legal term 'ansvarsfrihet'.
Migrationsverket har beviljat rekordmånga arbetstillstånd i år.
The Migration Agency has granted a record number of work permits this year.
Statistical report style.
Fonden beviljar anslag till projekt som främjar integration.
The fund grants grants to projects that promote integration.
Relative clause 'som främjar'.
Kan man beviljas bistånd trots att man har sparade pengar?
Can one be granted aid despite having saved money?
Passive voice in a question.
Länsstyrelsen beviljade undantag från strandskyddet.
The County Administrative Board granted an exception from the coastal protection.
Environmental law context.
Arbetsgivaren beviljade tjänstledighet för studier i ett år.
The employer granted a leave of absence for studies for one year.
Specific term 'tjänstledighet'.
Det beviljade beloppet täcker endast hälften av kostnaderna.
The granted amount only covers half of the costs.
Participle used as an adjective.
Att bevilja amnesti för politiska fångar var ett kontroversiellt beslut.
Granting amnesty for political prisoners was a controversial decision.
Infinitive phrase as subject.
Domstolen fann inga skäl att bevilja resning i målet.
The court found no grounds to grant a retrial in the case.
Legal term 'resning'.
Kommunfullmäktige beviljade anslag till det nya kulturhuset efter debatt.
The city council granted funds for the new culture house after debate.
Local government context.
Han beviljades audiens hos kungen för att diskutera frågan.
He was granted an audience with the king to discuss the matter.
High-register term 'audiens'.
Det vore oklokt att bevilja sådana omfattande befogenheter till en enskild person.
It would be unwise to grant such extensive powers to a single person.
Conditional 'vore' + adjective.
Försäkringskassan beviljade sjukpenning retroaktivt.
The Social Insurance Agency granted sick pay retroactively.
Adverb 'retroaktivt'.
Det är kutym att bevilja ledighet vid nära anhörigs bortgång.
It is customary to grant leave upon the death of a close relative.
Formal expression 'det är kutym'.
Huruvida ansökan beviljas beror på en samlad bedömning.
Whether the application is granted depends on a collective assessment.
Conjunction 'huruvida'.
Regeringen har beviljat exportlicenser för krigsmateriel under strikta villkor.
The government has granted export licenses for military equipment under strict conditions.
Complex administrative context.
Beviljandet av kreditramar kräver en noggrann riskanalys.
The granting of credit lines requires a thorough risk analysis.
Noun form 'beviljandet'.
Att bevilja eftergifter i förhandlingarna sågs som ett svaghetstecken.
Granting concessions in the negotiations was seen as a sign of weakness.
Abstract noun 'eftergifter'.
Myndigheten beviljar dispens från gällande regelverk i undantagsfall.
The agency grants exemptions from current regulations in exceptional cases.
Professional terminology 'dispens'.
Det beviljade patentet ger företaget ensamrätt på marknaden.
The granted patent gives the company exclusive rights on the market.
Intellectual property context.
Styrelsen kan bevilja anstånd med betalningen om synnerliga skäl föreligger.
The board can grant a stay of payment if special reasons exist.
Formal phrase 'synnerliga skäl föreligger'.
Historiskt sett har monarken haft rätten att bevilja nåd.
Historically, the monarch has had the right to grant clemency.
Historical/legal context 'nåd'.
Trots motståndet beviljades tillstånd för den kontroversiella demonstrationen.
Despite the opposition, permission was granted for the controversial demonstration.
S-passive with 'trots'.
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
— To have one's application approved. Used when the result is positive.
Jag hoppas få min ansökan beviljad snart.
— To grant a short leave, often used for military or prison contexts.
Fången beviljades permission över helgen.
— To grant credit or a line of credit.
Butiken kan bevilja kredit till trogna kunder.
— To grant financial aid or social assistance.
Socialtjänsten beviljade bistånd till familjen.
Se confunde a menudo con
Godkänna is for general approval (e.g., an exam), while bevilja is for granting a request (e.g., money).
Medge can mean 'admit' (a crime) or 'allow' (a deduction), but bevilja is specifically for granting requests.
Bifalla is restricted to formal meetings and voting on motions.
Modismos y expresiones
— To take something without asking, often used humorously about time off.
Jag beviljade mig själv en extra lång lunch idag.
Informal/Humorous— In the approved or prescribed manner (very formal).
Allt skedde i beviljad ordning.
Bureaucratic— To show mercy or grant a pardon (can be metaphorical).
Ödet beviljade honom ingen nåd.
Literary— To grant someone a hearing or to listen to their plea.
Styrelsen beviljade hans klagomål gehör.
Formal— To grant a breathing space or a short delay.
Vi beviljades en veckas respit med projektet.
Formal— To formally agree with a proposal (redundant but used).
Mötet valde att bevilja bifall till motionen.
Legalistic— To grant an interview or priority access.
Ministern beviljade dem företräde.
Formal— To grant a path for funding (technical/political).
Man beviljade nya anslagsvägar för kulturen.
Political— To grant a certificate or grade (archaic/formal).
Han beviljades goda vitsord vid avgången.
FormalFácil de confundir
Often confused with 'godkänna' by English speakers who use 'approve' for both.
Bevilja is for giving something (money/time), godkänna is for saying something is correct.
Banken beviljade lån, men läraren godkände provet.
Both involve making a decision.
Bestämma means 'to decide', while bevilja is the specific act of deciding 'yes' to a request.
De bestämde sig för att bevilja ansökan.
Both mean 'to allow'.
Tillåta is passive (not stopping), bevilja is active (formally granting).
Vi tillåter hundar, men vi beviljar inte bidrag till dem.
Both mean giving.
Ge is physical and informal; bevilja is administrative and formal.
Ge mig boken, men bevilja mig lånet.
Both involve something being given to someone.
Erbjuda means 'to offer' (before they ask), bevilja means 'to grant' (after they ask).
De erbjöd en rabatt, men de beviljade inte min begäran om gratis frakt.
Patrones de oraciones
Subjekt + beviljar + objekt
Banken beviljar lån.
Subjekt + har + beviljat + objekt
Chefen har beviljat min semester.
Objekt + beviljas + av + subjekt
Lånet beviljas av banken.
Att + bevilja + objekt + är + adjektiv
Att bevilja lån är bankens jobb.
Efter + att + ha + beviljat + objekt...
Efter att ha beviljat lånet ringde banken.
Det + beviljade + objektet + ...
Det beviljade beloppet var stort.
Huruvida + subjekt + beviljar + objekt...
Huruvida de beviljar ansökan är oklart.
Beviljandet + av + objekt + ...
Beviljandet av anslag dröjde.
Familia de palabras
Sustantivos
Verbos
Adjetivos
Relacionado
Cómo usarlo
Common in professional and administrative contexts.
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Using 'bevilja' for admitting a fact.
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Jag medger att det var mitt fel.
Learners think 'grant' in English (as in 'I grant you that') equals 'bevilja'. It doesn't. Use 'medge'.
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Saying 'bevilja till någon'.
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Banken beviljade mig ett lån.
Bevilja is transitive; you don't need 'till' before the person who receives it.
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Using 'bevilja' for simple giving.
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Han gav mig en bok.
Don't use 'bevilja' for informal giving between equals.
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Forgetting the -s in passive voice.
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Ansökan beviljades igår.
If the application is the subject, the verb must be in the passive form.
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Confusing 'bevilja' with 'godkänna' for exams.
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Jag blev godkänd på provet.
You are 'godkänd' (approved/passed) on a test, not 'beviljad'.
Consejos
Use the S-Passive
In formal letters, 'Ansökan beviljas' is much more common than 'Vi beviljar ansökan'. It sounds more objective.
The Authority Verb
Always ask yourself: 'Is there a power difference?' if yes, 'bevilja' is likely the right word.
Pair with 'Anslag'
If you are in academia, 'bevilja anslag' is the most important phrase you will hear regarding funding.
Avoid Casual Use
Don't 'bevilja' a favor to a friend; it sounds like you think you are their king!
The Soft J
Remember the 'j' in 'bevilja' is like the 'y' in 'yellow'. Never like the English 'j' in 'jump'.
Email Subject Lines
A subject line like 'Beviljad ledighet' is the standard way to confirm a staff member's time off.
Court Decisions
In legal news, 'bevilja prövningstillstånd' is a very common phrase meaning the court will hear the case.
Loan Approval
When you see 'Beviljat' on your bank app, it means your transaction or loan is good to go.
The Will to Grant
Connect the root 'vilja' (will/want) to the idea of an authority 'willing' your request to happen.
Få beviljat
Learn the construction 'Jag fick det beviljat' (I got it granted) as a single unit.
Memorízalo
Mnemotecnia
Think of 'be-WILL-ya'. The bank says: 'I *will* give you the money!' Be-vilja.
Asociación visual
Imagine a giant rubber stamp hitting a document with green ink. The stamp says 'BEVILJAD'.
Word Web
Desafío
Write a short email to a fictional boss asking for a week off, and use 'bevilja' in the closing sentence to ask for their approval.
Origen de la palabra
The word 'bevilja' entered Swedish from Middle Low German 'bewilligen'. It is composed of the prefix 'be-' and the root 'vilja' (will).
Significado original: To agree to something or to show one's will to do something.
Germanic (Indo-European)Contexto cultural
Always use 'bevilja' in formal writing; using 'ge' can sound demanding or childish in an official context.
In English, we use many words for this: grant, approve, okay, allow. Swedish is more specific in its formal register.
Practica en la vida real
Contextos reales
Banking
- Bevilja bolån
- Bevilja kredit
- Bevilja amorteringsfrihet
- Bevilja ränterabatt
Workplace
- Bevilja semester
- Bevilja föräldraledighet
- Bevilja löneförhöjning
- Bevilja tjänstledighet
Government/Legal
- Bevilja bygglov
- Bevilja uppehållstillstånd
- Bevilja medborgarskap
- Bevilja bistånd
Academic/Research
- Bevilja forskningsanslag
- Bevilja stipendium
- Bevilja dispens
- Bevilja examen
Associations
- Bevilja ansvarsfrihet
- Bevilja medlemskap
- Bevilja utträde
- Bevilja bidrag
Inicios de conversación
"Har du någonsin fått ett lån beviljat av banken?"
"Hur ofta beviljar din chef ledighet med kort varsel?"
"Tycker du att staten borde bevilja mer pengar till kulturen?"
"Vad är det svåraste att få beviljat i Sverige enligt dig?"
"Har du ansökt om något som inte blev beviljat?"
Temas para diario
Skriv om en gång när du fick ett viktigt beslut beviljat och hur det kändes.
Reflektera över varför det är viktigt för en myndighet att bevilja eller avslå ansökningar rättvist.
Om du var chef för en dag, vad skulle du bevilja dina anställda?
Beskriv processen för att få ett bygglov beviljat i ditt hemland jämfört med Sverige.
Skriv ett fiktivt brev där du beviljar en vän en stor tjänst.
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasGenerally, no. It sounds very formal, almost as if you are acting like a government official. Use 'ge' or 'låta' instead. For example, 'Kan du ge mig en kaka?' instead of 'Kan du bevilja mig en kaka?'
No, it is used for many things: vacation time (ledighet), building permits (bygglov), visas (visum), and even legal pardons (nåd). Anything that requires a formal 'yes' from an authority can be 'beviljat'.
'Bifalla' is used in very formal meetings (like in Parliament) to vote 'yes' to a proposal. 'Bevilja' is used in daily administration, like at a bank or in an office.
You can say 'Min ansökan beviljades' (passive) or 'Jag fick min ansökan beviljad' (I had my application granted).
Yes, but usually in the sense of 'bevilja någon något'. For example: 'Banken beviljade mig ett lån'. You are the recipient, and the loan is the thing granted.
It is a weak verb belonging to Group 1. It follows the regular pattern: bevilja, beviljar, beviljade, beviljat.
The noun form is 'beviljande'. For example: 'Beviljandet av lånet tog lång tid' (The granting of the loan took a long time).
No. For 'to admit', use 'medge' or 'erkänna'. 'Bevilja' only means 'to grant' or 'to approve'.
The most common formal opposite is 'avslå' (to reject/deny). You can also use 'neka' (to deny).
Yes, it has been used for centuries in legal and formal Swedish to describe the acts of kings and authorities.
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Write a sentence using 'bevilja' and 'lån'.
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Write a formal request for vacation using 'bevilja'.
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Write a sentence in the passive voice about an application.
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Use 'bevilja' to describe a court's decision.
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Describe what a principal might grant a student.
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Write a sentence about research funding.
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Use 'bevilja' in the present perfect tense.
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Say: 'The bank granted the loan.'
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Say: 'My vacation was approved.'
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Dijiste:
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Listen and identify the verb: 'Vi beviljar inte ledighet under sommaren.'
What is being granted? 'Migrationsverket beviljar nu fler arbetstillstånd.'
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Summary
Bevilja is the 'power word' of Swedish administration; it describes the moment an authority officially gives you what you asked for, whether it's money, time, or legal status. Example: 'Banken beviljade lån' (The bank granted the loan).
- Formal verb meaning to grant or approve a request.
- Used by authorities like banks, bosses, and government agencies.
- Commonly paired with loans, permits, and vacation time.
- Opposite of 'avslå' (to reject) and more formal than 'ge' (to give).
Use the S-Passive
In formal letters, 'Ansökan beviljas' is much more common than 'Vi beviljar ansökan'. It sounds more objective.
The Authority Verb
Always ask yourself: 'Is there a power difference?' if yes, 'bevilja' is likely the right word.
Pair with 'Anslag'
If you are in academia, 'bevilja anslag' is the most important phrase you will hear regarding funding.
Avoid Casual Use
Don't 'bevilja' a favor to a friend; it sounds like you think you are their king!
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