noun

ett datum

date

En dag i kalendern som visar när något händer.

Datum (Swedish) — Date

Definition:
"Datum" in Swedish means "date" in English, referring to a specific day in the calendar or a fixed point in time.


Explanation:

  • Primary meaning:
    Refers to a calendar date, such as "2024-04-27" or "27th of April, 2024".

  • Context examples:

    • "Vad är dagens datum?" — "What is today’s date?"
    • "Datum för mötet är bestämt." — "The date for the meeting has been decided."

Similar words:

  • Tid — meaning "time" in a general sense (hours, minutes, moments). While "datum" is about a specific date, "tid" is more general and covers time measurements beyond days.
  • Tidspunkt — meaning a point in time; can be similar but often refers to a precise moment rather than just the date.

Summary:

Datum = a calendar date or a specific day on the calendar.
Used in contexts relating to scheduling, deadlines, historical reference points, or documenting when something occurs.

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Examples

Kan du berätta vilket datum vi ska träffas?noun

Can you tell me which date we are meeting?

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