helt

Swedish word: helt

English definition:
The word "helt" is an adverb or adjective meaning "completely," "entirely," "fully," or "wholly." It is used to express totality or completeness.

Usage examples:

• Adverb:
  Jag är helt säker.
  (I am completely sure.)

• Adjective (meaning "whole" or "intact"):
  Det är ett helt äpple.
  (It is a whole apple.)

Similar words and differences:

• fullt: Often means "fully" or "filled," sometimes used more for capacity or extent rather than absolute completeness.
• helt och hållet: An expression meaning "completely" or "utterly," stronger emphasis than just "helt."
• fullständigt: Means "complete" or "utter," often used in more formal contexts.
• absolut: Translates as "absolute" or "absolutely," emphasizing certainty or total extent as well.

Summary:
"Helt" generally conveys the sense of fullness, entirety, or completeness, and is commonly used both as an adverb modifying verbs or adjectives, and as an adjective meaning whole or intact.