This is the 364th most frequent Swedish word.
äta
To eat.
Here, 'äta' functions as the infinitive verb 'to eat' in combination with the liking phrase.
Jag tycker om att äta choklad.
I like to eat chocolate.
'Äter' is the present tense of 'äta,' showing the ongoing action of eating.
Vi äter frukost tillsammans varje morgon.
We eat breakfast together every morning.
The verb 'äta' is used in its supine form 'ätit' as part of the present perfect tense.