pågå
last · continue · go on
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Definition & meaning
The verb pågå means to be in progress, to be going on, or to continue. It describes an event, activity, or process that is currently happening and has not yet reached its conclusion.
- Meaning 1: To be underway or occurring (e.g., "Mötet pågår" means "The meeting is going on").
- Meaning 2: To continue or persist over a period of time.
Grammar & Word origin
Pågå is an irregular verb. Its conjugation is:
- Infinitive: pågå
- Present: pågår
- Past: pågick
- Supine: pågått
The word is a compound of the prefix på (on) and the verb gå (to go). Literally, it translates to "go on," which mirrors the English idiomatic usage. It is an intransitive verb, meaning it does not take a direct object.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Fortgå
- Fortsätta
- Äga rum [?](vocabuo://word/äga rum)
- Utspela sig [?](vocabuo://word/utspela sig)
- Oavbrutet (adverbial sense of ongoing)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Mötet ska pågå i en timme.verb
The meeting will last for an hour.
Samtalet får pågå en stund till.verb
The conversation may go on for a little while longer.
Diskussionen kan pågå länge utan paus.verb
The discussion can go on for a long time without a break.
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