gratis
free
Definition & meaning
In Swedish, the word "gratis" is used to describe something that is provided or obtained without any cost, payment, or fee. It indicates that a service, product, or entry is free of charge. It is used in both formal and informal contexts to denote that no financial compensation is required.
While the primary meaning is financial, it can occasionally be used figuratively to describe something obtained without effort, though this is less common than the literal meaning of being free of charge.
Grammar & Word origin
The word "gratis" is an indeclinable adjective and adverb. This means its form remains the same regardless of the gender or number of the noun it modifies. For example, one would say "en gratis billett" (a free ticket) and "ett gratis prov" (a free sample) or "många gratis tidningar" (many free newspapers).
The word originates from the Latin "gratis," which is a contraction of "gratiis," the ablative plural of "gratia." In Latin, it literally means "out of kindness" or "for thanks," implying that the thing given is a favor rather than a commercial transaction.
Synonyms & antonyms
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Examples
Vi fick något gratis idag.adverb
We got something for free today.
Restaurangen erbjuder gratis efterrätt till alla gäster.adjective
The restaurant offers free dessert to all guests.
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