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adjective

naken

naked

Definition & meaning

Naken means naked or nude: not wearing any clothes.

It can also mean bare or exposed, literally or figuratively. For example, it can describe an uncovered surface or someone feeling emotionally vulnerable.

Grammar & Word origin

Naken is an adjective. Its forms change according to the noun it describes:

  • naken: common-gender singular
  • naket: neuter singular
  • nakna: plural and definite forms

The word comes from Old Swedish and is related to English “naked.” It is not normally divided into smaller meaningful parts in modern Swedish.

Synonyms & antonyms

  • avklädd — undressed; emphasizes that clothes have been removed.
  • bar — bare; often describes an uncovered part or surface rather than a completely naked person.
  • klädd — dressed; an antonym when referring to clothing.
  • täckt — covered; an antonym when referring to an exposed surface.

Common phrases & collocations

  • naken kropp — naked body
  • helt naken — completely naked
  • känna sig naken — to feel exposed or vulnerable
  • den nakna sanningen — the naked truth

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Examples

Bebisen ligger naken på sängen.adjective

The baby is lying naked on the bed.

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