This is the 397th most frequent Swedish word.
anledning
Reason; cause; motive.
The term 'anledning' here functions as a noun meaning 'reason,' denoting the cause or rationale for an action or event.
Anledningen till festen var att fira hennes examen.
The reason for the party was to celebrate her graduation.
In this question, 'anledning' is used as a noun to inquire about the presence of a justification or cause for doubt.
Har du någon anledning att tvivla på mina ord?
Do you have any reason to doubt my words?
Here, 'anledning' serves as a noun indicating a cause or justification influencing the decision-making process.