typ

This is the 13315th most frequent Swedish word.


typ

"Typ" in Swedish means "type," "kind," or colloquially, "like" (used as a filler word).


Here, 'typ' is used as a noun to refer to a kind or category of something, specifically 'type'.

Den här typen av bil är väldigt populär.

This type of car is very popular.


In this sentence, 'typ' functions similarly as a noun indicating a variety or category of something, in this case, fruit.

Jag köpte en typ av frukt som jag aldrig har smakat förut.

I bought a type of fruit that I have never tasted before.


Here, 'typ' is used colloquially as a filler word or approximation adverb akin to 'like' in English, softening the statement.

Filmen var, typ, ganska bra.

The movie was, like, quite good.