torde
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torde
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Middle English edit
Noun edit
torde
- Alternative form of tord
Norwegian Nynorsk edit
Etymology 1 edit
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torde
Etymology 2 edit
From Old Norse þórr. Influenced by Þórðr.
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torde f
Swedish edit
Etymology edit
From Old Swedish þora, þøra, from Old Norse þora, of unknown origin. Doublet of töras ("to dare").
Verb edit
torde (defective verb)
- should (be) and also probably is; auxiliary verb used to express probable, but still hypothetical, actions or conditions.
- Synonyms: borde, bör
- Det torde inte innebära några problem.
- That should not cause any problems.
- Det torde inte vara möjligt att kasta en boll 30 meter upp i luften.
- Most probably, it is not possible to throw a ball 30 meters straight up into the air.
- Mordet torde ha utförts för cirka 20 timmar sedan.
- The murder must have been committed about 20 hours ago.
Usage notes edit
For similar constructions in the present tense tör should be used instead. This development is to be compared with the English should and shall, because both were originally the same verb too.