adjective
flitig
diligent
Definition & meaning
The Swedish adjective flitig describes someone who is diligent, industrious, or hardworking. It is used to characterize a person who applies themselves consistently and with great effort to their tasks, studies, or work.
- As a personal trait: Someone who is "flitig" is rarely lazy and often completes tasks efficiently and thoroughly. For example: "En flitig elev" (a diligent student).
- As a frequency: It can also describe someone who performs an activity frequently or regularly. For example: "Han är en flitig besökare på biblioteket" (He is a frequent visitor to the library).
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar:
- En flitig (common gender)
- Ett flitigt (neuter gender)
- Flitiga (plural/definite form)
The word is an adjective derived from the noun flit , which means diligence or industry. It follows the standard declension for adjectives in Swedish.
Synonyms & antonyms
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Antonyms:
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Examples
Hon är mycket flitig i skolan.adjective
She is very diligent in school.
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