Edelleenkään

Edelleenkään is a Swedish adverb that translates to "still," "yet," or "not yet" in English, depending on the context. It is formed by combining the words "edel" (meaning "still" or "yet" in older Swedish) and "enään" (meaning "any longer" or "anymore"). The adverb is used to indicate a continuation of a state or situation, often implying that something has not changed or has not happened despite expectations.

This word is typically used in negative constructions to express that something is still true or still happening. For example, "Han är edelleenkään sjuk" means "He is still sick." In this case, "edelleenkään" emphasizes that his sickness has not ended. Another example is "De har edelleenkään inte kommit" which translates to "They have not come yet." Here, it highlights the ongoing absence of their arrival. The nuance of "edelleenkään" is that it implies a duration and often a lack of expected change.

The word can also be used in questions to inquire about the persistence of a situation. For instance, "Är han edelleenkään arg?" asks "Is he still angry?" This usage seeks confirmation about whether a previously existing emotion or state continues. While "än" can also translate to "still" or "yet," "edelleenkään" carries a stronger sense of duration and often an element of surprise or mild impatience if the situation hasn't changed as anticipated. It is a common word in everyday Swedish conversation and writing.