Swedish Word of the Day
nyckel
NYU-kel • noun — 12th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: a key (for a lock); also used figuratively for something crucial or essential
Examples
- Jag tappade mina nycklar i parken.
(I dropped my keys in the park.) - Har du nyckeln till kontoret?
(Do you have the key to the office?) - Kommunikation är nyckeln till ett bra samarbete.
(Communication is the key to good collaboration.)
Synonyms
- låsnyckel
- kod
Use nyckel for physical keys and in many idiomatic expressions (e.g., "nyckeln till framgång" = the key to success). The plural is nycklar and the definite form is nyckeln.
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