The Swedish word [varför](javascript:void(0)) means "why" in English. It is used to ask for a reason or cause behind something. It is commonly used in direct questions like "Varför gör han så?" ("Why does he do that?") and can also introduce indirect questions or statements explaining reasons. The word [förr](javascript:void(0)) refers to an indefinite point or period in the past, translating to "formerly," "before," or "in earlier times" in English. It indicates something that happened earlier, at a previous time, or in older days. It often appears in expressions reminiscing about the past, such as "var bättre förr" ("was better before").
In summary:
- [varför](javascript:void(0)) = "why," used for asking reasons or causes.
- [förr](javascript:void(0)) = "formerly" or "before," used to denote a previous time in the past.
These words are fundamental in Swedish for discussing causality and past times. They also appear frequently in nostalgic or reflective contexts where people discuss why things used to be different or better.
