nounadjective

en enskild

individual

Något som gäller bara en person eller en sak, inte flera tillsammans.

Enskild (Swedish)

Definition:
The adjective enskild means "private," "individual," or "separate" in English. It is often used to describe something that belongs to or concerns a single person, rather than the public or a group.

Usage examples:

  • enskild person = a private individual
  • enskild egendom = private property
  • enskilt möte = a private meeting

Synonyms and similar words:

  • Privat: Usually refers specifically to something "private" as opposed to public, often used for matters not involving the state or public authority.
  • Personlig: Means "personal," relating to an individual's personal characteristics or belongings rather than public/shared aspects.

Differences:

  • enskild can emphasize separation or individuality, useful for distinguishing between collective and individual entities.
  • privat focuses more on privacy or non-public nature.
  • personlig often relates more to personality or intimate qualities.

Summary:
Enskild is best translated as "private" or "individual," indicating separation from the public or a group. It conveys individual ownership or separate status.

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Examples

Varje elev gör en enskild uppgift i klassen.adjective

Each student does an individual assignment in the class.

Läraren pratade med en enskild student efter lektionen.adjective

The teacher spoke with an individual student after the lesson.

Vi diskuterade varje enskild fråga noggrant.adjective

We discussed each individual question carefully.

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