verb

strunta

skip · ignore

Att medvetet låta bli att göra något eller att inte bry sig om vad som händer.

Swedish word: strunta

Definition in English:
"Strunta" means to ignore, neglect, or not pay attention to something or someone, often deliberately. It is often used when someone chooses to disregard a task, responsibility, or advice.

Usage example:

  • Jag tänker strunta i att gå till mötet — I plan to ignore/not attend the meeting.

Synonyms in Swedish:

  • Ignorera (to ignore) — more formal, usually implies deliberate disregard.
  • Skippa (to skip) — often more casual and can imply merely omitting something rather than outright ignoring something important.

Differences:

  • "Strunta" often conveys a stronger sense of neglect or intentional disregard, sometimes with a slightly careless nuance.
  • "Ignorera" is more neutral and can be used in broader contexts, including ignoring someone or something on purpose.
  • "Skippa" usually means to omit or skip something, often a choice without negative connotation.

Summary:
"Strunta" = deliberately neglect or disregard something, usually informal and sometimes implies carelessness or dismissiveness.

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Examples

Jag vill inte strunta i läxan.verb

I don't want to skip the homework.

Varför struntar du alltid i mina råd?verb

Why do you always ignore my advice?

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