heller
either
Det används för att visa att något inte gäller, ofta tillsammans med ordet 'inte', till exempel när man säger att man inte vill ha något också.
Heller (Swedish)
Definition: The word heller in Swedish is used as a conjunction or adverb meaning "either" or "nor" in negative constructions. It is used to indicate that a negative statement applies to two (or more) items or actions.
Usage:
- It is typically used after a negative clause.
- Can be translated as "neither... nor..." or "not... either" depending on context.
Example:
-
Jag gillar inte kaffe, och jag tycker inte om te heller.
(I don't like coffee, and I don't like tea either.) -
Han ville inte gå på festen, och jag ville inte heller.
(He didn't want to go to the party, and neither did I.)
Synonyms/Similar words:
- Inte heller: This is a very common phrase combining inte (not) and heller to emphasize a negative addition, meaning "not either" or "neither."
- Varken... eller: This is a correlative conjunction meaning "neither... nor..." and can be used for slightly more formal structures.
Difference:
| Word/Phrase | Meaning | Usage Notes |
|---|---|---|
| heller | "either" or "nor" (negative) | Used alone, typically after a negative clause |
| inte heller | "not either"/"nor" | Stronger negation, very common in everyday speech |
| varken ... eller | "neither ... nor" | Used to link two negatives simultaneously |
Summary:
Heller is a negative conjunction/adverb in Swedish used to extend negation to additional items or clauses, often translated into English as "either" or "nor." It commonly appears in combination with inte as inte heller, emphasizing refusal or exclusion.
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Examples
Jag vill inte ha kaffe heller.adverb
I don't want coffee either.
Du behöver inte säga det heller.adverb
You don't have to say it either.
Anna dricker inte te heller.adverb
Anna doesn't drink tea either.
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