Category: AdjectivesPart of speech: adjectiveDifficulty: Common
Svær
/Svær/Roman
English meaning: Difficult
Definition
Hard to do or understand.
Example
“Dansk udtale er lidt svær.”
In English: “Danish pronunciation is a bit difficult.”
Another example: “Eksamen var sværere, end jeg havde regnet med.”
Usage — When, Where & How
An adjective meaning difficult/hard, and also heavy (of weight); neutral register, with context separating the two senses. The opposite of 'nem/let'.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
The Danish word 'svær' originates from the Old Norse word 'sverr', which means 'heavy' or 'difficult'. The usage has evolved to encompass the meaning of difficult or hard to accomplish in contemporary Danish.
Common Collocations
- et svært spørgsmål
- svær at forstå
- en svær tid
- svært ved noget
- svær opgave
Word Forms
svær / svært / svære; komp. sværere; superl. sværest
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