Flerfaldige

Flerfaldige is a Swedish adjective that translates to "multiple," "manifold," or "numerous" in English. It is used to describe something that exists or occurs in more than one instance or form. The word is derived from "fler" meaning "more" or "many," and "fald" which can relate to "fold" or "layer."

The term can be applied in various contexts. For example, one might discuss the "flerfaldige orsaker" (multiple causes) of a phenomenon or "flerfaldige betydelser" (multiple meanings) of a word. It is a versatile adjective that emphasizes the existence of a quantity exceeding one.

In everyday language, "flerfaldige" is used to indicate a situation where there isn't a single, isolated occurrence but rather a collection or series of them. It suggests complexity or a lack of singularity. For instance, a book might have "flerfaldige karaktärer" (multiple characters), or a problem could have "flerfaldiga lösningar" (multiple solutions). The word carries a sense of abundance or variety without necessarily quantifying the exact number. It is a common and useful term in the Swedish lexicon for describing situations with more than one element.