trivas
thrive
Att må bra och känna sig nöjd där man är eller med det man gör.
The Swedish word "trivas" translates to "thrive" or "feel comfortable" in English. It refers to the feeling of being content, at ease, or enjoying oneself in a particular environment or situation.
Definition:
- Trivas: To feel at home, to be happy or comfortable in a specific setting, to flourish emotionally or socially.
Usage:
- It's often used in contexts where someone expresses satisfaction with their surroundings, such as a workplace, home, or among friends.
Similar Words:
- Känna sig hemma: This phrase means "to feel at home" and can convey a similar sense of comfort, although it might emphasize a deeper connection to a place.
- Mo: This word means to feel good or happy but is less specifically about an environment compared to "trivas."
Differences:
While "trivas" is centered on the state of comfort and well-being in relation to one's environment, "känna sig hemma" leans more towards the feeling of belonging, and "må" is a broader term relating to feeling well or good in general, irrespective of the environment.
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Examples
Många barn brukar trivas bra i klassrummet.verb
Many children usually thrive in the classroom.
Många lärde sig snabbt att trivas i den nya klassen.verb
Many quickly learned to thrive in the new class.
Barnen börjar trivas i sin klass.verb
The children are starting to thrive in their class.
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