Swedish edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

i (in) +‎ fred (peace)

Adverb edit

ifred (not comparable)

  1. in peace, (often more idiomatic) alone
    Lämna honom ifred / Låt honom vara ifred!
    Leave him alone!
    Jag vill vara ifred
    I want to be left alone

Usage notes edit

The translations of the examples are a good match for the tone. Not literary-sounding.

See also edit

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