höra efter

== Swedish == === Alternative forms === efterhöra (formal) === Etymology === höra (“hear”) +‎ efter (“after”). (obey): Compare Danish høre efter, Norwegian Bokmål høre etter, Norwegian Nynorsk høyra etter. The verb to hear is commonly used in many other languages in the world to form verbs related to obedience. === Verb === höra efter (present hör efter, preterite hörde efter, supine hört efter, imperative hör efter) to check, to inquire (by asking or the like) (archaic) to obey ==== Usage notes ==== Often synonymous with höra, sometimes implying more active inquiry. Also less likely to be misinterpreted as "hear" in some cases. "Hörde" in the first example above is likely to be misunderstood. ==== See also ==== höra sig för känna efter se efter === References === höra efter in Svensk ordbok (SO) höra in Svenska Akademiens ordlista (SAOL) höra efter in Svenska Akademiens ordbok (SAOB)