antingen

This is the 868th most frequent Swedish word.


antingen

"Antingen" means "either" in English.


Describes a choice between two alternatives.

Antingen går vi till stranden, eller så stannar vi hemma.

Either we go to the beach, or we stay home.


Highlights two options and implies one must occur.

Antingen ringer du mig ikväll, eller jag ringer dig imorgon.

Either you call me tonight, or I will call you tomorrow.


Indicates an exclusive disjunction in the choice provided.

Han sade att jag kunde välja mellan att antligen fortsätta studera eller börja arbeta.

He said that I could choose between either continuing to study or starting to work.