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Swedish frequency list

No. 679 in Swedish

viss

"Viss" means "certain" or "some" in English.

In a sentence

  • Det finns en viss charm i gamla byggnader.

    There is a certain charm in old buildings.

    Here 'viss' indicates a specific but undefined quality or essence, adding a sense of distinctiveness.

  • Hon har viss erfarenhet av projektledning.

    She has some experience in project management.

    In this sentence, 'viss' denotes an unspecified amount or degree, providing a vague quantification.

  • Efter viss tvekan beslutade han sig för att delta.

    After some hesitation, he decided to participate.

    Here, 'viss' refers to a moderate or limited extent of hesitation, implying it wasn't significant.

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