adjectiveother
underhållande
entertain
Definition & meaning
Underhållande is an adjective used to describe something that is entertaining, amusing, or diverting. It refers to something that holds one's attention in a pleasant or enjoyable way, often providing leisure or amusement.
- Amusing/Entertaining: Used to describe performances, books, conversations, or activities that keep people interested or make them laugh. Example: "En underhållande film" (An entertaining movie).
Grammar & Word origin
The word is the present participle form of the verb underhålla.
- Etymology: The word is composed of the prefix under- (which, in this specific compound, relates to the German unterhalten, meaning to sustain or maintain) and hålla (to hold). Literally, it carries the meaning of "holding up" or "maintaining" one's attention.
- Grammatical usage: It is indeclinable in most contexts as a present participle, but it functions as an adjective that remains the same regardless of the gender or number of the noun it modifies.
Synonyms & antonyms
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Examples
Filmen var mycket underhållande.adjective
The movie was very entertaining.
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