How do you say “apply” in Swedish?

The most common Swedish word for “apply” is att ansöka. Depending on the meaning you may also need gälla, använda.

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How to say “apply” in Swedish

The usual word is att ansökaverb · apply for

ansöka

att ansöka means “apply for”. Present ansöker, past ansökte, supine ansökt.

ansöka om medborgarskap

apply for citizenship

Full entry for ansöka

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Other Swedish words for “apply”

English “apply” covers more than one idea. Look at what each Swedish word means on its own to pick the right one.

att gällaverb
pertain to, apply, concern, be valid, be in effect
det gäller att handla snabbt! (it's important to act quickly!)
att användaverb
use, employ, carry, utilize
använda sig av en ny metod (adopt a new method)

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