het
hot
Något som har mycket hög temperatur eller känns väldigt varmt.
Swedish Word: het
Definition in English:
The word "het" in Swedish is an adjective that primarily means "hot" when referring to temperature. However, it can also describe something as "passionate," "fervent," or "intense." It may be used to refer to physical heat, attractiveness (in a sexual or strong interest sense), or to characterize an emotion or atmosphere.
Examples:
- En het dag – A hot day
- Han är väldigt het – He is very attractive/passionate
- En het debatt – A heated/deeply passionate debate
Similar Words and Differences:
- "varm" – Also means "warm" or "hot," but usually for milder heat or temperature, both physical and figurative warmth (e.g., warm feelings).
- "brännande" – Means "burning," often indicating an intense or painful burning sensation, sometimes figuratively as well.
- "spännande" – Means "exciting," which can be similar in intensity but less about heat or passion.
"Het" tends to emphasize either strong heat or strong passion/attraction more than the others.
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Examples
Soppan känns het på tungan.adjective
The soup feels hot on the tongue.
Min mat är het.adjective
My food is hot.
Drycken var het igår.adjective
The drink was hot yesterday.
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