adverb
kvar
leave
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kvar (Swedish)
Definition:
The word "kvar" in Swedish means "remaining," "left," or "still there." It is often used to indicate that something is left over after some has been taken away or used.
Usage examples:
- Det finns bara en kaka kvar.
There is only one cookie left. - Hur mycket pengar har du kvar?
How much money do you have remaining?
Similar words and differences:
- återstående – also means "remaining," but is more formal and often used in writing, e.g., återstående tid (remaining time).
- resterande – similar to återstående, usually more formal and technical, often used for things that remain or are leftover.
- ** kvarvarande** – also means "remaining," emphasizing what still exists in place or position.
"kvar" is more commonly used in everyday speech to denote what is left or still there after some removal or use.
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Examples
Bara lite mat finns kvar.adverb
Only a little food is left.
Finns det några äpplen kvar i kylskåpet?adverb
Are there any apples left in the refrigerator?
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