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Notice Swedish words whose meanings differ from similar-looking English words.
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Similar word rolig (looks like 'role'?)
Meaning rolig = funny/amusing
Watch out People might think 'role' but it means funny
Explanation 'Rolig' means funny or amusing, not 'role'. 'Roll' is the word for role.
Filmen var jätte rolig!
The film was really funny!
Similar word factually
Meaning faktiskt = actually/really
Watch out Looks like 'factually' but used as 'actually'
Explanation 'Faktiskt' means 'actually' in everyday speech, not necessarily 'factually'.
Jag tyckte faktiskt att den var bättre.
I actually thought it was better.
Similar word eventually
Meaning eventuellt = possibly/maybe
Watch out 'Eventually' means 'till slut', not 'eventuellt'
Explanation 'Eventuellt' = possibly/maybe. 'Eventually' = tillslut / förr eller senare.
Vi kan eventuellt träffas imorgon.
We might possibly meet tomorrow.
Similar word sympathetic
Meaning sympatisk = nice/likeable
Watch out 'Sympathetic' = förstående/medkännande, 'sympatisk' = trevlig/gillbar
Explanation 'Sympatisk' means nice/pleasant/personable. 'Sympathetic' in English emotional sense is often 'empatisk' or 'medkännande'.
Han verkar väldigt sympatisk.
He seems very nice/likeable.
Similar word lucky
Meaning lycklig = happy/glad
Watch out 'Lucky' = 'lyckosam'/'har tur', 'lycklig' = glad/nöjd
Explanation 'Lycklig' = happy/content. 'Lucky' = lyckosam / ha tur.
Jag är så lycklig idag!
I'm so happy today!
Similar word to know (cognate?)
Meaning känna = to feel / to know (people/places)
Watch out 'To know' facts = 'veta', people/places = 'känna'
Explanation 'Veta' = to know a fact/information. 'Känna' = to know/meet people, be familiar with places.
Jag känner honom sedan skolan.
I've known him since school.
Similar word to use
Meaning bruka = to usually do / be in the habit of
Watch out 'To use' = 'använda', 'bruka' = vana/pläga
Explanation 'Bruka' means 'used to' / 'tend to' / 'usually'. 'Använda' = to use (an object).
Vi brukar gå på bio på fredagar.
We usually go to the cinema on Fridays.
Similar word real
Meaning real = genuine/authentic (but pronunciation/context differs)
Watch out Sometimes means genuine, but also can confuse; 'verklig' = real/actual
Explanation 'Verklig' = real/actual. 'Real' borrowed word can mean genuine but less common.
Är det verkligt eller bara en dröm?
Is it real or just a dream?
Similar word home (adverb)
Meaning hemma = at home
Watch out 'Hem' = home (noun/direction concept), 'hemma' = at home (location)
Explanation 'Hemma' = at home (location). 'Hem' = home (destination: 'gå hem').
Jag är hemma idag.
I'm at home today.
Similar word to come
Meaning komma = to come
Watch out Usually similar, but idiomatic uses differ
Explanation 'Komma ihåg' = remember (literally 'come to mind'). Watch out for particle meanings.
Kommer du ihåg vad jag sa?
Do you remember what I said?