skälet

This is the 3234th most frequent Swedish word.

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skälet

Reason; cause; motive.


In this sentence, 'skälet' is used to refer to a specific reason or cause for an action (not being able to come).

Skälet till att jag inte kunde komma är att jag var sjuk.

The reason why I couldn't come is that I was sick.


Here, 'skäl' (singular of 'skälet') signifies motivation or justification for an action (studying languages).

Ett viktigt skäl för att studera språk är att förbättra kommunikationen.

An important reason for studying languages is to improve communication.


In this instance, 'skälen' is used in plural form to imply multiple reasons or causes for a decision (his decision).

Skälen bakom hans beslut var inte lätta att förstå.

The reasons behind his decision were not easy to understand.