någorlunda

Swedish

Etymology

From Old Swedish nokorlunda, from Old Swedish nokor (“someone”) and -lunda, from Old Swedish lund (“manner”). Compare Danish nogenlunde.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈnoːɡɔrˌlɵnda/

Adverb

någorlunda (not comparable)

  1. somewhat, fairly
    Synonym: någotsånär

Adjective

någorlunda (not comparable)

  1. some, a degree of

References

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