adverb
alltid
always
Något som sker varje gång eller hela tiden, utan undantag.
Definition & meaning
Alltid means always: at all times, on every occasion, or habitually.
- Jag är alltid trött. — I am always tired.
- Hon kommer alltid i tid. — She always arrives on time.
It can also mean anyway or at least, when suggesting an option:
- Du kan alltid försöka. — You can always try.
Grammar & Word origin
Alltid is an adverb and does not change form. It is historically formed from all (“all”) and tid (“time”).
Synonyms & antonyms
- ständigt — “constantly” or “continually”; often emphasizes something ongoing or repeatedly happening.
- jämt — “always” or “all the time”; more colloquial.
- aldrig — “never”; the opposite of alltid.
- ibland — “sometimes”; less frequent than alltid.
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Examples
Han kommer alltid i tid.adverb
He always arrives on time.
Vi försöker alltid göra vårt bästa.adverb
We always try to do our best.
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