dels
both · partly
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dels (Swedish)
Definition: "Dels" is an adverb in Swedish that means "partly," "in part," or "on the one hand." It is commonly used when you want to express that something is true to some extent or from one perspective, often paired with "dels ... dels" (meaning "partly ... partly" or "on one hand ... on the other hand").
Usage example:
- Dels gillar jag kaffe, dels föredrar jag te.
(Partly I like coffee, partly I prefer tea.)
Similar words:
- "delvis" also means "partly" or "partially," used when something is true to some degree but not entirely.
- "å ena sidan ... å andra sidan" means "on one side ... on the other side," similar to "dels ... dels" but a bit more formal or explicit in contrasting two sides.
Differences:
- "Dels" tends to emphasize separate parts or reasons and is often used in pairs to show contrast or multiple points.
- "Delvis" is more neutral, indicating a partial or incomplete extent without necessarily implying contrast.
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Examples
Anna köper dels mjölk, dels bröd.adverb
Anna buys both milk and bread.
Jag skrev uppsatserna dels för praktiken, dels för att förbättra mitt språk.adverb
I wrote the essays partly for the practice, partly to improve my language.
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