No. 3,082 in Swedish

liksom

"Likom" means "like" or "as if," and is often used to emphasize or compare something in conversation.

In a sentence

Han är liksom helt fantastisk.
He is like completely fantastic.
Here, 'liksom' is used as a softener or filler phrase to express a subjective perspective.
Det var liksom inte meningen att det skulle hända.
It was like not supposed to happen.
In this sentence, 'liksom' serves as a filler to soften the impact of the statement.
Hon är smart, liksom kreativ.
She is smart, as well as creative.
Here, 'liksom' is used to connect and amplify qualities, akin to saying 'as well as' in English.

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