förstås

See also: forstas and forstås

Swedish

Etymology

The adverb has developed from a verb usage meaning "it is understood" (describing a statement).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): (adverb) [fɶˈʂtɔs], (verb) [fɶˈʂtoːs]

• Audio; “förstås” (adverb):

  (file)

• Rhymes: (adverb) -ɔs, (verb) -oːs

Adverb

förstås (not comparable)

1. of course, naturally

Verb

förstås

1. passive infinitive of förstå
2. present passive of förstå

Further reading

• förstås in Svensk ordbok.