nygamla

This is the 11441st most frequent Swedish word.


nygamla

"New-old" or "newly old" – something that is both new and old, often referring to a revival or modern reinterpretation of something old.


Here, 'nygamla' describes furniture items that have been refurbished or repurposed, combining old origins with new alterations.

De öppnade nyligen en butik med nygamla möbler.

They recently opened a shop with newly old furniture.


In this usage, 'nygamla' refers to friends from the past who have recently reconnected with the speaker, combining past familiarity with recent contact.

Vi fick besök av några nygamla vänner från barndomen.

We were visited by some newly old friends from childhood.


The term 'nygamla' here denotes clothes designed in an old-fashioned style but part of a new collection, mixing historical styles with contemporary presentation.

Hon köpte ett nygamla klädesplagg från den senaste retrokollektionen.

She bought a newly old garment from the latest retro collection.