Sekundiminuti

Sekundiminuti is a Swedish term that humorously refers to a very short, undefined period of time. It is a colloquialism used in everyday conversation, often to express that something will happen in the immediate future, or that a task will be completed very quickly. The phrase literally translates to "second minute," which inherently contains a contradiction, highlighting its imprecise nature.

The usage of sekundiminuti is flexible and depends heavily on context and tone. It can be employed playfully or with a hint of impatience, depending on the situation. For example, someone might say they will be ready in a sekundiminuti, implying they will be ready shortly, or they might tell a child to hurry up, saying "Come on, it's just a sekundiminuti!"

While it doesn't denote any specific measurable duration, sekundiminuti typically implies a timeframe ranging from a few seconds to a couple of minutes. Its ambiguity is part of its charm and widespread acceptance in informal Swedish discourse. It's a way to communicate urgency or a brief waiting period without needing to be exact.