adjective

enig

agreement

När flera personer tycker samma sak eller vill samma sak.

Definition & meaning

The word enig means to be in agreement or of the same opinion. It describes a state of consensus between two or more parties.

  • To be of the same opinion: Used to express that people share the same view on a matter. For example, "Vi är eniga om beslutet" (We are in agreement regarding the decision).
  • United/Unanimous: When a group of people acts or votes as one, they are described as "eniga."

Grammar & Word origin

Grammar:

  • Adjective: enig (singular common), enigt (singular neuter), eniga (plural).
  • It is often used with the preposition "om" (about) to specify what the parties agree upon.

Origin: The word comes from the Old Swedish ēnagher, which is derived from ēn (one). Literally, it translates to "one-ly" or "being as one," reflecting the idea of multiple people holding a single, unified position.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • överens (in agreement)
  • samstämmig (unanimous/consistent)
  • ense (in accord)

Antonyms:

  • oenig (disagreeing)
  • osams (at odds/quarreling)

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Examples

Vi är inte helt eniga om svaret.adjective

We are not completely in agreement about the answer.

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