No. 9,590 in Swedish

förmår

"Förmår" means "is able to" or "has the ability to."

In a sentence

Jag förmår inte att avsluta arbetet i tid.
I am unable to finish the work on time.
The word 'förmår' is used here to express inability or lack of capability of completing a task.
Han förmår alla i gruppen att samarbeta effektivt.
He persuades everyone in the group to collaborate effectively.
In this sentence, 'förmår' signifies the ability to influence others to achieve a certain outcome.
Hon förmår att hålla sig lugn i en stressig situation.
She manages to stay calm in a stressful situation.
The term 'förmår' here reflects the capacity to maintain composure under challenging circumstances.

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