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I'm confused about when one should use "att" with the infinitive verbs and when one should not. Why is this, for example, not "Hon vill absolut att gå"?
You don't use att with modals. That basic rule covers almost everything. :)
Yes, you're right, but in English the word definitely sounds more natural in that sentence -in UK English anyway.
Sure, but remember we're not necessarily trying for the most idiomatic solution, since the purpose is to teach Swedish words and constructions. We do accept "definitely", as well as "certainly", but it serves the purposes of the course better to use "absolutely" as the main translation.
Thanks a lot for explaining - that makes sense now. "Definitely" was not accepted on my Smartphone, though; would a wider range of words be accepted if I was using the PC?
That's odd - but likely, yes. The mobile apps have some bugs which we as course contributors can't affect at all.
What would you say for "she will absolutely go" or in other words "she will absolutely be there"
That's a different topic in itself, really. Here is a great resource: http://www.thelocal.se/blogs/swedishteacher/2014/10/01/future-tense-ska-or-kommer-att/
I'm afraid not... The Local appear to have removed all but the latest three of her posts. :( Perhaps you can get it in the Google cache or at archive.org?
