noun
en storlek
size
Hur stor eller liten något är.
Definition & meaning
Storlek means size: how big or small something is. It can also refer to a particular clothing or shoe size, or to the magnitude of a quantity.
Grammar & Word origin
Storlek is an en-word noun:
- Indefinite: en storlek
- Definite: storleken
- Plural: storlekar
- Definite plural: storlekarna
It is formed from stor (“big”) and the noun-forming suffix -lek. Despite its connection to “big,” it can describe any size, including a small one.
Synonyms & antonyms
- dimension — “dimension”; often refers to a measurement in a particular direction, such as length or width.
- mått — “measurement”; usually refers to a specific numerical size or dimension.
- omfattning — “extent” or “scope”; more often used for the scale of an activity or issue.
There is no direct antonym for storlek, since it describes size without specifying whether something is big or small.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Jag vill ha skor i min storlek.noun
I want shoes in my size.
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