Samtidigt

Samtidigt is a Swedish adverb meaning at the same time or simultaneously. It is used to indicate that two or more actions or events occur concurrently. The word is common in Swedish and has cognates in related Scandinavian languages, where similar forms express the same idea. In Swedish, samtidigt specifically functions as an adverb; the corresponding adjective form is samtidig, meaning simultaneous or concurrent.

Etymology and form: Samtidigt is formed from sam- meaning together and tid meaning time, with the adverbial suffix -igt. This construction parallels similar words in the region, where related forms convey simultaneity. The adverb is typically used with clauses introduced by phrases like samtidigt som to link concurrent actions, or simply on its own to express parallel timing.

Usage notes: Samtidigt is most often used to describe actions or events that happen at the same moment. It can introduce subordinate clauses with conjunctions such as samtidigt som. It contrasts with the adjective form samtidig, which modifies nouns (for example, en samtidig process, a concurrent process) rather than describing when something occurs.

Examples:

- Han arbetar samtidigt som han studerar. (He works while he studies.)

- Samtidigt som regnet föll fortsatte festen inne. (At the same time as the rain fell, the party continued inside.)

- Det behövdes en åtgärd, men samtidigt fanns det risker. (A measure was needed, but at the same time there were risks.)

Translations: In English, samtidigt translates to simultaneously or at the same time. The closest forms in Danish and Norwegian are eigi lika common spellings and may vary by dialect, but samtidigt remains the standard Swedish adverb.