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pratsam

talkative

Definition & meaning

Pratsam means talkative or chatty: inclined to talk a lot, often in a friendly or sociable way.

Grammar & Word origin

Pratsam is an adjective. Its forms are pratsam, pratsamt, and pratsamma.

It consists of prat , meaning “talk” or “chatter,” and the adjective-forming suffix -sam.

Synonyms & antonyms

  • talför — talkative or articulate; often suggests an ability to express oneself easily.
  • pratglad — fond of talking; emphasizes enjoyment of conversation.
  • tystlåten — quiet or reserved; an opposite of pratsam.
  • fåordig — using few words; emphasizes brevity rather than a generally quiet personality.

Common phrases & collocations

  • en pratsam person — a talkative person.
  • vara pratsam — to be talkative.

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Examples

Barnen är pratsamma i dag.adjective

The children are talkative today.

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