minsann

Swedish

Etymology

From på min sann (lit. "on my honor").

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /mɪnˈsanː/

• Audio:

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Adverb

minsann (not comparable)

1. certainly, indeed, surely, for sure (in truth, emphasizing a statement)

   Synonyms: (colloquial) banne mig, (colloquial) baske mig

   Det kan han minsann göra själv

   He can certainly do that himself (also emphasizing that he should)

   Hon vill visa att hon minsann är lika modig som sin vän

   She wants to show that she is indeed as brave as her friend (possibly despite doubts, etc. – implies a bit of assertiveness)

   Det kan göra underverk, minsann!

   It can do wonders, indeed!

Interjection

minsann

1. I see (when acknowledging something felt to be significant)

   Minsann, det hade jag inte trott om honom

   I see, wouldn't have thought that about him

See also

• på så vis

References

• minsann in Svensk ordbok (SO)
• minsann in Svenska Akademiens ordlista (SAOL)
• minsann in Svenska Akademiens ordbok (SAOB)