adverb
nyss
just now
Betyder att något hände för en mycket kort stund sedan.
"Nyss" in Swedish means "just now" or "a moment ago" in English. It is used to indicate that something happened very recently, typically just a short time before the present moment.
Explanation:
- It usually refers to something that took place seconds or minutes ago.
- It can be used in both spoken and written language.
Example:
- Swedish: Jag såg henne nyss.
- English: I saw her just now.
Similar Words:
- Precis – means "exactly" or "just," often used to emphasize precision rather than recent time.
- Nyligen – means "recently." It generally refers to events that happened recently but over a longer timeframe (hours, days, or weeks ago), not necessarily immediately just now.
Differences:
| Word | Meaning | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Nyss | Just now / a moment ago | Very recently, just seconds/minutes ago |
| Nyligen | Recently | Somewhat recently but can be hours/days ago |
| Precis | Exactly/just | Emphasizes accuracy, not time |
In summary, "nyss" is specifically about a very recent past moment, often in an immediate sense.
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Examples
Hon kom hem nyss.adverb
She came home just now.
Jag drack kaffe nyss.adverb
I drank coffee just now.
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