This is the 4335th most frequent Swedish word.
syftade
"Syftade" means "aimed" or "referred to" in English, depending on context.
In this sentence, 'syftade' means 'referred to' or 'hinted at' something, showing the intent or subject of discussion.
Han syftade på behovet av bättre utbildning.
He referred to the need for better education.
Here, 'syftade till' expresses the purpose or intention of the book, specifying its aim or goal.
Boken syftade till att inspirera unga läsare.
The book aimed to inspire young readers.
In this case, 'syftade på' again denotes referencing something, here specifically bringing focus to a previously mentioned topic.