slippa
avoid
Att inte behöva göra något som man annars skulle ha gjort.
The Swedish word "slippa" means "to avoid" or "to be free from" something. It is often used in the context of escaping an obligation, task, or unpleasant situation.
Usage in sentences:
- "Jag vill slippa göra läxan." - "I want to avoid doing homework."
- "Hon slapp att städa eftersom vi fick besök." - "She was free from cleaning because we had visitors."
Related words:
- "slippa" vs. "undvika":
- "slippa" emphasizes the relief or release from doing something unpleasant.
- "undvika" translates to "avoid" in a more general sense, focusing on the intention to steer clear of something.
Note:
"Slippa" can also denote the absence or lack of something that would normally be expected. The notion of not having to do something (like work or chores) is a key aspect of its usage in conversational Swedish.
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Examples
Han vill slippa städa rummet.verb
He wants to avoid cleaning the room.
Hon försöker slippa göra läxorna idag.verb
She is trying to avoid doing the homework today.
Man vill ibland slippa tråkiga uppgifter.verb
Sometimes one wants to avoid boring tasks.
Han tänker på hur han kan slippa regnet idag.verb
He is thinking about how he can avoid the rain today.
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