noun
en favorit
favorite
Något eller någon som man tycker allra bäst om bland flera olika alternativ.
Definition & meaning
Favorit means a favourite: a person or thing that someone likes more than others.
It can also mean a favourite to win—a person or team considered most likely to succeed in a competition.
Grammar & Word origin
Favorit is a common-gender noun: en favorit, favoriten, favoriter, favoriterna. It can also be used before another noun, as in favoritbok , “favourite book.”
The word came into Swedish through French favori, ultimately from Latin favor, meaning “favour.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- älskling can mean a favourite or beloved person, but is more affectionate.
- förstahandsval means “first choice,” emphasizing a selection rather than affection.
- outsider is a possible contrast in a competition: a contestant considered unlikely to win.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Den här låten är min favorit.noun
This song is my favorite.
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