jämrans
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Swedish[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From jämra (“lament, whimper, wail”) or jämmer. Compare attans, rackarns, and nedrans for the suffix. Intuitively definite form genitive.
Adjective[edit]
jämrans (not comparable)
- (only used attributively) ruddy (mild negative intensifier)
- Nu äter den jämrans älgen upp äpplena
- Now the ruddy moose is eating the apples
- Era jämrans lurifaxar!
- You ruddy tricksters!
Adverb[edit]
jämrans (not comparable)
- darn (mild negative intensifier)
- Så jämrans svårt kan det inte vara att skrämma bort älgen
- It can't be that darn difficult to scare off the moose
Interjection[edit]
jämrans
Usage notes[edit]
Fairly quaint.