minsann

Swedish

Etymology

From på min sann (lit. "on my honor").

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /mɪnˈsanː/
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Adverb

minsann (not comparable)

  1. 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 just [indeed] as brave as her friend [possibly despite doubts, etc. – implies a bit of assertiveness]
    Det kan göra underverk, minsann!
    It can do wonders, for sure!

Interjection

minsann

  1. 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

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