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rather in Swedish

rather in Swedish is hellre, snarare, helst — rather means used to show a preference for one thing over another.

rather in Swedish

hellre
adv
Used to specify a choice or preference; preferably, in preference to. (Now usually followed by than) [from 9th c.]
snarare
adv
Used to specify a choice or preference; preferably, in preference to. (Now usually followed by than) [from 9th c.]
helst
adv
Used to specify a choice or preference; preferably, in preference to. (Now usually followed by than) [from 9th c.]
snarare
adv
ganska
adv
(degree) Somewhat, quite; to an unexpected degree. [from 16th c.]
tämligen
adv
(degree) Somewhat, quite; to an unexpected degree. [from 16th c.]
rätt
adv
(degree) Somewhat, quite; to an unexpected degree. [from 16th c.]

What does "rather" mean?

  1. adv Used to show a preference for one thing over another.
    "I would rather stay home than go to the party."
  2. adv To some noticeable degree; somewhat or quite.
    "The exam was rather difficult."
  3. adv Used to correct or clarify a previous statement; more accurately.
    "He wasn't angry, but rather disappointed."
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rather in a sentence

  • I would rather stay home than go to the party.
  • The exam was rather difficult.
  • It's rather cold outside today.
  • He wasn't angry, but rather disappointed.

Similar words in Swedish

fairly preferably quite somewhat

Common Swedish translations

the of to and A in I that for you it on

Frequently asked questions

What is "rather" in Swedish?

"rather" in Swedish is hellre, snarare, helst. rather means: Used to show a preference for one thing over another.

How do you use "rather" in a sentence?

Example: "I would rather stay home than go to the party." In Swedish, "rather" is hellre, snarare, helst.

Are there other ways to say "rather" in Swedish?

Yes — Swedish has 6 translations listed for "rather": hellre, snarare, helst, ganska, tämligen, rätt.

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