gedigen
solid
Definition & meaning
Gedigen means solid, substantial, or thorough. It describes something of high quality that is well made, reliable, or based on considerable knowledge or experience.
It can describe a physical object, but is also common in a figurative sense:
- A well-made piece of furniture.
- Thorough knowledge or extensive experience.
Grammar & Word origin
Gedigen is an adjective. Its forms are gediget in the neuter and gedigna in the plural and definite form. It can be compared as gedignare and gedignast.
The word comes from German and originally referred to something pure or solid, especially a metal. Its modern meaning developed into “sound” or “of solid quality.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- välgjord — “well-made”; emphasizes how well something has been made.
- grundlig — “thorough”; often describes work, knowledge, or research rather than physical objects.
- solid — “solid”; can emphasize physical strength or reliability.
An opposite depends on the context:
- ytlig — “superficial”; the opposite of thorough when describing knowledge or treatment of a subject.
- bristfällig — “deficient” or “flawed”; describes something lacking in quality or completeness.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Huset har ett gediget tak.adjective
The house has a solid roof.
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