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Betyder varje person eller sak i en grupp, utan undantag.
The Swedish word "all" is an adjective meaning "all" or "every" in English.
Definition:
- all - refers to the entirety or the whole amount of something; everything or everyone without exception.
Usage and Examples:
- Alla människor - All people
- All mat är färsk - All food is fresh
Similar Words:
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all vs. varje
- all refers to the entire group collectively.
- varje means "each" or "every single", focusing more on individual elements than the whole group.
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Example:
- Alla bilar är nya - All cars are new (the whole group).
- Varje bil är ny - Each car is new (emphasizing each individual car).
Summary:
"all" in Swedish functions very much like its English counterpart, encompassing everything or everyone in a group, whereas "varje" has a slightly more granular, individual focus.
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Examples
Hon åt upp all mat.determiner
She ate up all the food.
Alla barn var glada efter leken.determiner
All the children were happy after the game.
Var kommer all mjölk ifrån?determiner
Where does all the milk come from?
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