snällism
Swedish
editEtymology
editsnäll + -ism. Listed as a new word in the 13th edition (2006) of SAOL. Might have been used in Inger Enkvist, "Skolan ett svenskt högriskprojekt” (2003).
Noun
editsnällism c
Usage notes
edit- It is used in schooling, referring to relaxed requirements that send children to the next level without the necessary knowledge.
- It is used in immigration policy, referring to benefits given to those who haven't qualified.
Declension
editDeclension of snällism | ||||
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Uncountable | ||||
Indefinite | Definite | |||
Nominative | snällism | snällismen | — | — |
Genitive | snällisms | snällismens | — | — |