adjective

vardaglig

everyday

Definition & meaning

Vardaglig means everyday, ordinary, or commonplace: relating to daily life rather than special occasions.

It can also mean informal or colloquial, especially when describing language or speech.

Grammar & Word origin

Vardaglig is an adjective. Its forms include vardagligt for neuter nouns and vardagliga for plural or definite nouns.

It is formed from vardag , meaning “everyday life” or “weekday,” and the adjective-forming suffix -lig.

Synonyms & antonyms

  • Synonyms: vanlig means “ordinary” or “usual” more generally. Informell means “informal,” particularly in style or manner.
  • Antonyms: högtidlig means “formal” or “ceremonial.” Ovanlig means “unusual” or “uncommon.”

Common phrases & collocations

  • vardagligt språk — everyday or colloquial language
  • en vardaglig situation — an everyday situation
  • vardagliga sysslor — everyday chores

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Examples

Det var en vardaglig promenad i solen.adjective

It was an everyday walk in the sun.

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