noun
en slump
a coincidence
Något som händer utan plan eller orsak, av en tillfällighet.
Slump (Swedish)
Definition:
"Slump" refers to chance, randomness, or coincidence. It denotes something occurring without a specific reason, pattern, or plan — events or outcomes determined by chance rather than by design or intention.
Explanation:
- When something happens "av en slump," it means "by chance" or "accidentally."
- In everyday language, "slump" could be used when referring to situations decided randomly, such as drawing lots or outcomes that are uncertain.
Similar words and differences:
- Tillfällighet: Translates to "coincidence," referring to when two or more things happen simultaneously or in conjunction but without apparent causal connection. While "slump" emphasizes randomness or chance, "tillfällighet" highlights the simultaneous occurrence often seen as surprising.
- Otur: Means "bad luck" or "misfortune." Unlike "slump," which is neutral, "otur" specifically points to negative outcomes happened by chance.
- Slumpmässig: An adjective meaning "random," derived from "slump." For example, "slumpmässigt urval" means "random selection."
Example sentences:
- Vi träffades av en slump på tåget.
We met by chance on the train. - Resultatet var helt slumpmässigt.
The result was completely random.
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Det var en slump att vi träffades där.noun
It was a coincidence that we met there.
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