nyktra

This is the 11451st most frequent Swedish word.


nyktra

"To sober up" or "become sober."


Here, 'nyktra' is used as an adjective to describe the participants, indicating they were not under the influence of alcohol.

De nyktra deltagarna diskuterade projektet.

The sober participants discussed the project.


In this sentence, 'nyktra till' is a verb phrase meaning 'to sober up,' indicating the process of regaining sobriety.

Det är viktigt att nyktra till efter en lång natt.

It is important to sober up after a long night.


Here, 'nyktert' is used metaphorically as an adjective to describe a perspective, emphasizing rational and serious contemplation rather than being literal about sobriety.

Han förespråkar ett nyktert sätt att se på problemet.

He advocates a sober way of looking at the problem.