Dödligfatal

Dödligfatal is a term of Swedish origin that translates to "deadly fatal" in English. It is considered a tautology, meaning it is redundant because "dödlig" already implies a fatal outcome. The word "fatal" itself means causing death or destruction. Therefore, stating "dödligfatal" is like saying "deadly deadly" or "fatal fatal."

The use of this phrase is generally considered poor style in formal writing and everyday speech. It highlights a lack of precision in language. While it might occasionally be encountered in informal contexts, perhaps for emphasis or due to linguistic oversight, it is not a standard or recognized term in proper Swedish. The concept of something being deadly is inherently fatal, making the combination unnecessary. In professional or academic settings, one would simply use "dödlig" (deadly) or "fatal" (fatal) depending on the desired nuance, but not both together. The redundancy is the primary characteristic of the term.