eller

This is the 28th most frequent Swedish word.


eller

"Or."


In this usage, 'eller' connects two contrasting possibilities in a statement.

Hon undrade om det var sant eller falskt.

She wondered if it was true or false.


Here, 'eller' is used as part of the phrase 'eller hur,' which is a tag question that seeks confirmation.

Vi måste ta med ett paraply, eller hur?

We need to bring an umbrella, right?


Here, 'eller' is used as a conjunction to offer a choice between two options.

Vill du ha kaffe eller te?

Would you like coffee or tea?