Swedish Word of the Day
lagom
LA-gom • adjective / adverb — 22nd of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: just right; moderate; neither too much nor too little
Examples
- Temperaturen är lagom idag.
(The temperature is just right today.) - Vill du ha mer kaffe? Nej, tack, det är lagom.
(Do you want more coffee? No thanks, it's just right.) - Han tränar lagom mycket för att hålla sig frisk.
(He exercises a moderate amount to stay healthy.)
Synonyms
- måttlig
- passande
Lagom is a very common Swedish word used to describe something that is appropriate in amount or degree. It can function as an adjective or adverb and often implies balance and moderation—neither too much nor too little. Use it in everyday situations like food, temperature, work, or behavior.
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