lagom

Pronunciation

• Hyphenation: la‧gom

Noun

lagom

1. the color maroon
2. a bruise
3. a fly

Adjective

lagom

1. of a maroon color
2. black-and-blue
3. inky; dark

Verb

lagom

1. to darken
2. to turn blue from lack of oxygen

Etymology

The adjective is attested since 1637, from the plural dative form of lag (“law”). The adverb is attested since 1675.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈlɑːˌɡɔm/

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Adverb

lagom (comparative mer lagom, superlative mest lagom)

1. (just) right, fitting, neither too much nor too little

   Soppan är lagom saltad.

   "The soup is salted just right."

Adjective

lagom

1. (just) right, fitting, neither too much nor too little

   Den här lägenheten är precis lagom stor för min dotter.

   "This apartment is just the right size for my daughter."