nickar
Nodding in Swedish is nickar.
The term refers to the physical action of nodding. While the base verb is Att nicka (to nod), the specific form nickar describes the act of nodding in the present tense.
Meaning: the act by which one nods (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The present tense is nickar (nods or is nodding). The past tense is nickade (nodded). The supine form, which is used with auxiliary verbs like har (has), is nickat (nodded).
Did you know?
- In some Swedish social contexts, a quick upward nod is a casual way to acknowledge someone, similar to a 'hey' in English.
- Swedish culture values 'lagom' or moderation, so an exaggerated nod nickar can sometimes be perceived as insincere or overly eager compared to a subtle movement.
- The concept of 'nickar' can be used metaphorically in Swedish to describe 'nodding along' to an idea, meaning to show superficial agreement.
Examples in context
- Tom nickar.Tom is nodding.This sentence demonstrates the use of nickar.Tatoeba #4337774 by richke, translation #2236789 by CK
- Jag nickade för att visa mitt samtyckeI nodded to show my agreement
- Jag nickade ja när han frågade om jag ville ha mer kaffeI nodded yes when he asked if I wanted more coffee
- Hon nickade förstående medan jag berättade om mina svårigheterShe nodded understandingly as I shared my difficulties
Example conversation
Linnea and Lucas are talking in a library.
- LinneaSer du att han nickar?Do you see that he is nodding?
- LucasJa, jag ser hans nickar.Yes, I see his nodding.
- LinneaHan håller med oss.He agrees with us.
- LucasDet är skönt att veta.It is good to know.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
