Swedish Word of the Day
nyckel
NYK-kel • noun — 14th of May, 2026
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Meaning: key (a metal object used to open locks); also used figuratively for something essential or crucial
Examples
- Jag tappade min nyckel på bussen.
(I dropped my key on the bus.) - Kan du ge mig nyckeln till kontoret?
(Can you give me the key to the office?) - Tålamod är ofta nyckeln till framgång.
(Patience is often the key to success.)
Synonyms
- låsnyckel
- nyckelknippa
Use nyckel for physical keys (singular: nyckel, definite: nyckeln, plural: nycklar). It is also common in figurative expressions (e.g., 'nyckeln till framgång' = 'the key to success'). When asking for a key, Swedes often use the definite form (nyckeln) if the object is specific.
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