alldeles
very · just · right · much too · completely
Betyder att något är helt eller mycket, till exempel helt rätt eller mycket nära.
The Swedish word "alldeles" translates to "completely," "entirely," or "totally" in English. It is used to express a high degree or fullness of something, emphasizing that something is not just somewhat, but fully or wholly so.
Example Usages
- Alldeles underbar - "Absolutely wonderful"
- Det var alldeles för dyrt - "It was way too expensive"
Similar Words
- Helt - This means "whole" or "entire," often used interchangeably with "alldeles." However, "helt" can also mean "totally" in certain contexts.
- Totalt - Translates to "totally" and carries a stronger emphasis, often used in more extreme situations versus "alldeles."
Differences
- Alldeles has a softer, more casual nuance and is often used in everyday expressions.
- Helt focuses more on the concept of totality without the softening effect.
- Totalt is the most emphatic among the three, implying an absolute affirmation or extent to which something is true.
In summary, while "alldeles" conveys a strong sense of completeness, it is often more conversational and less forceful compared to "helt" and "totalt."
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Examples
Hon kommer alldeles snart.adverb
She is coming very soon.
Alldeles nyss började filmen på tv.adverb
Just now, the movie started on TV.
Alldeles nära huset ligger en liten sjö.adverb
Right near the house lies a small lake.
Alldeles nyss kom tåget till stationen.adverb
Just now the train arrived at the station.
Alldeles utanför huset står en cykel.adverb
Right outside the house stands a bicycle.
Alldeles nära finns en liten butik.adverb
Right nearby, there is a small shop.
Maten blev alldeles för varm.adverb
The food became much too hot.
Det var alldeles tyst i rummet när lampan slocknade.adverb
It was completely silent in the room when the lamp went out.
Barnen var alldeles blöta efter regnet.adverb
The children were completely wet after the rain.
Jag blev alldeles trött efter promenaden.adverb
I became completely tired after the walk.
Han blev alldeles röd i ansiktet när han skrattade.adverb
He became completely red in the face when he laughed.
Det är alldeles tyst i rummet just nu.adverb
It is completely silent in the room right now.
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