leif

This is the 2162nd most frequent Swedish word.

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leif

The Swedish word "leif" does not have a specific meaning; it is primarily used as a masculine given name.


Here, 'Leif' is used as a proper noun, referring to a person's name.

Leif är en mycket trevlig person.

Leif is a very nice person.


In this instance, 'leif' is colloquially used to mean 'remainder' or 'leftover.'

Det var en liten leif kvar på tallriken.

There was a small remnant left on the plate.


Here, 'Leif' is, again, a proper name, used in the context of a direct request.

Om du ser Leif, kan du be honom ringa mig?

If you see Leif, could you ask him to call me?