minsann
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Etymology
From på min sann (lit. "on my honor").
Pronunciation
Adverb
minsann (not comparable)
- certainly, indeed, surely, for sure (in truth, emphasizing a statement)
- Synonyms: (colloquial) banne mig, (colloquial) baske mig
- Det kan han minsann göra själv
- He can certainly do that himself (also emphasizing that he should)
- Hon vill visa att hon minsann är lika modig som sin vän
- She wants to show that she is indeed as brave as her friend (possibly despite doubts, etc. – implies a bit of assertiveness)
- Det kan göra underverk, minsann!
- It can do wonders, indeed!
Interjection
minsann
- I see (when acknowledging something felt to be significant)
- Minsann, det hade jag inte trott om honom
- I see, wouldn't have thought that about him
See also
References
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