lagom
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[edit] Swedish
[edit] Pronunciation
[edit] Etymology 1
Since 1675, plural dative form of lag "law" meaning "just, right, appropriate".
[edit] Adverb
lagom (comparative mer lagom, superlative mest lagom)
- (just) right, fitting, neither too much nor too little
- Soppan är lagom saltad.
- "The soup is salted just right."
- Soppan är lagom saltad.
[edit] Etymology 2
Since 1637.
[edit] Adjective
lagom
- (just) right, fitting, neither too much nor too little
- Den här lägenheten är precis lagom stor för min dotter.
- "This apartment is just the right size for my daughter."
- Den här lägenheten är precis lagom stor för min dotter.
