Swedish Word of the Day
aldrig
AL-drig • adverb — 16th of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: never; not ever
Examples
- Jag har aldrig varit i Sverige.
(I have never been to Sweden.) - Han kommer aldrig när jag ringer.
(He never comes when I call.) - Säg aldrig sådana saker till henne.
(Never say things like that to her.)
Synonyms
- inte någonsin
- ingalunda
Aldrig is used to deny that something happens at any time. In main clauses it typically appears after the verb or after an auxiliary verb (e.g., 'Jag har aldrig...'). It is common in both spoken and written Swedish and can be used for strong negatives or commands ('Säg aldrig...').
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