Fordubblat

Fordubblat is a term originating from Swedish that translates to "doubled" or "twice as much." It is often used in informal contexts to describe a situation where something has increased in quantity, intensity, or cost. For instance, one might say a price has been fordubblat if it has doubled. Similarly, if a task takes twice as long as expected, it could be described as fordubblat in terms of time required.

The usage of fordubblat is not exclusive to financial matters; it can be applied to any measurable increase. A student might feel their workload has been fordubblat if they suddenly have twice as many assignments. In a sporting context, if a team scores twice as many points in the second half as they did in the first, their scoring output could be described as fordubblat.

While fordubblat is a direct translation of "doubled," its connotation can sometimes imply a significant or even surprising increase. It's a concise way to convey a doubling effect without needing to explicitly state "two times" or "double." The term is primarily used in everyday conversation and lacks a formal or technical definition in most dictionaries, functioning more as a colloquialism.