Swedish Word of the Day
försena
för-SE-na • verb — 31st of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: to delay; to make something happen later than planned
Examples
- Tåget försena[des] av snön.
(The train was delayed by the snow.) - Jag vill inte försena mötet.
(I don't want to delay the meeting.) - Trafiken kan försena oss.
(The traffic can delay us.)
Synonyms
- fördröja
- senarelägga
- dröja
Antonyms
- påskynda
- snabba på
Use this word when something is made later than expected, especially with travel, meetings, deliveries, or plans. It is common in everyday Swedish and in news or formal contexts.
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