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)
    Synonym: (colloquial) banne 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

  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

References
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