adjective
valfri
optional
Definition & meaning
Valfri means optional, of your choice, or freely chosen. The precise meaning depends on context:
- Something is optional when it is not compulsory.
- Something is of your choice when you are free to choose which one.
Grammar & Word origin
Valfri is an adjective:
- en valfri bok — any book of your choice
- ett valfritt ämne — a subject of your choice
- valfria kurser — optional courses
It combines val (“choice”) and fri (“free”).
Synonyms & antonyms
- frivillig — “voluntary”; emphasizes that participation or action is not compulsory.
- valbar — “selectable” or “elective”; emphasizes that something is available to choose.
- obligatorisk — “compulsory”; the opposite when valfri means optional.
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Examples
Det finns flera valfria aktiviteter på resan.adjective
There are several optional activities on the trip.
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