Swedish

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Etymology

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efter (after) +‎ apa (monkey, ape)

Verb

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efterapa (present efterapar, preterite efterapade, supine efterapat, imperative efterapa)

  1. to copy, to ape ((mindlessly) imitate)

Usage notes

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Often but not always negative. Apa efter sounds more inherently negative.

Conjugation

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See also

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