i fridens namn
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Swedish[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
Etymology[edit]
i (“in”) + fridens (“the peace's (referring to peace with God)”) + namn (“name”)
Adverb[edit]
i fridens namn (not comparable)
- (idiomatic) in heaven's name
- Vad i fridens namn har hänt här?
- What in heaven's name happened here?
Usage notes[edit]
Bit closer to "the heck" or "on earth" in tone. The etymology is bound to be unknown to most native speakers.