Swedish adjective
likgiltig
indifferent, uninteresting
Meaning
indifferent; uninteresting
Forms
| Basic form | likgiltig | with en-words |
|---|---|---|
| Neuter | likgiltigt | with ett-words |
| Plural and definite | likgiltiga | plural nouns, and after den / det / de |
| Comparative | likgiltigare | “-er”, “more …” |
| Superlative | likgiltigast | “-est”, “most …” |
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What does likgiltig mean in English?
likgiltig means “indifferent, uninteresting”.
Origin
lik + giltig.
Nearby common words
likgiltig is number 9,785 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
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