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skiftande

changeable

Definition & meaning

Skiftande means varying, changing, or variable. It describes something that changes over time or differs from one instance to another.

It can also mean shifting between colours or shades, especially when describing light or surfaces.

Grammar & Word origin

Skiftande is the present participle of skifta , “to change” or “to shift.” It is often used as an adjective and has the same form regardless of the noun’s gender or number.

Synonyms & antonyms

  • varierande — “varying”; often interchangeable with skiftande, but emphasizes differences in degree or type.
  • föränderlig — “changeable”; emphasizes the tendency or ability to change.
  • växlande — “alternating” or “variable”; often suggests switching between states.
  • konstant — “constant”; describes something that does not change.
  • oföränderlig — “unchanging”; emphasizes remaining the same.

Common phrases & collocations

  • skiftande väder — changing weather
  • skiftande åsikter — differing or changing opinions
  • skiftande färger — changing or shimmering colours

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Examples

Vädret är skiftande, med sol och regn.adjective

The weather is changeable, with sunshine and rain.

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