noun
ett avsnitt
episode
En mindre del av en längre text, bok, film eller ett program.
Definition & meaning
Avsnitt means a distinct part of something larger. Depending on context, it can mean:
- Episode of a television series, podcast or other serial.
- Section or chapter of a text, document or book.
- Stretch or segment of a road, route or other area.
Grammar & Word origin
Avsnitt is an ett-noun: ett avsnitt, avsnittet, flera avsnitt, avsnitten.
It is formed from av (“off”) and snitt (“cut”), suggesting a portion cut off from a whole.
Synonyms & antonyms
- episod — an episode, especially in a series; it can also mean an event or incident.
- del — a general word for a part; less specific than avsnitt.
- kapitel — a chapter, usually a specifically marked division of a book or document.
- sträcka — a stretch or distance, particularly along a route.
There is no direct antonym, but helhet means “whole” and contrasts with an individual part.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Vi såg ett avsnitt på tv.noun
We watched an episode on TV.
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