ett flertal
several
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Flertal (Swedish)
Definition:
The word "flertal" in Swedish means "majority" or "plurality." It refers to a number that is more than half or simply a greater number within a group, but not necessarily all. It often contrasts with "fåtal" (a few) or "minst" (least).
Usage:
- It is used in contexts involving numbers or quantities to express "most," "several," or "a majority."
- For example, in voting or decision-making contexts, "flertal" means more than half of the votes.
Example sentence in Swedish:
Flertalet personer röstade för förslaget.
(Translation: The majority of people voted for the proposal.)
Similar or related words:
| Word | Meaning | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| flertal | Majority, plural number, several | Emphasizes more than half or a larger portion |
| fåtal | A few | Refers to a small number |
| majoritet | Majority (usually strict) | Similar to flertal but often used in formal settings, like politics |
| få | Few, little | Like fåtal, a smaller quantity |
Summary:
"Flertal" is best understood as "majority" or "plurality" and is used when talking about more than half or a larger amount within a number of entities, people, or items.
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Examples
Anna har ett flertal böcker hemma.noun
Anna has several books at home.
Ett flertal elever gick hem tidigt efter provet.noun
Several students went home early after the test.
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