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Hur

How

Beginneradverb

Definition

Used to ask about a way or method.

Example

Hur kommer jag till stationen?

How do I get to the station?

Etymology

'Hur' comes from Old Norse 'hvorr', which relates to questions of manner or method, tracing back to Proto-Germanic '*hu', maintaining its interrogative nature throughout linguistic evolution.

How & Where It’s Used

'Hur' serves as a versatile interrogative adverb in both spoken and written contexts, widely used in Sweden across all social registers.

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