duga
suffice
Definition & meaning
The word duga is a verb that means to be good enough, to be suitable, or to suffice. It is used to express that something or someone meets the requirements, quality, or standards for a specific task or situation.
Common contexts include:
- Being capable or competent: "Han duger till jobbet" (He is competent enough for the job).
- Being sufficient or acceptable: "Det duger" (That will do / That is enough).
- To serve a purpose: "Vad duger den här till?" (What is this good for?).
Grammar & Word origin
Duga is an irregular verb. Its conjugation is:
- Infinitive: duga
- Present tense: duger
- Past tense: dög
- Supine: dugt
Etymologically, it originates from the Old Norse word duga, which carries the same meaning of being useful or capable. It is related to the English word "dow" (archaic, meaning to be worth or able) and shares roots with the German taugen.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Passa (to fit/suit)
- Räcka (to suffice/reach)
- Fungera (to work/function)
- Duglig (adjective: capable/competent)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Detta bord duger bra för oss.verb
This table is good enough for us.
Han undrade om hans kunskaper skulle duga på den nya arbetsplatsen.verb
He wondered if his knowledge would suffice at the new workplace.
Den gamla bilen dög för korta resor.verb
The old car sufficed for short trips.
Duger den här rapporten som underlag?verb
Will this report suffice as a basis?
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