Tungt

Tungt is a Swedish word used primarily as the neuter form of the adjective tung, and as an adverb meaning heavily or with difficulty. As an adjective, tungt describes weight or seriousness and can modify neuter nouns. For example, ett tungt arbete means “a heavy/arduous task,” and ett tungt beslut means “a heavy/serious decision.” As an adverb, tungt modifies verbs, adjectives, or entire clauses, conveying heaviness, difficulty, or intensity. Examples include Det gick tungt att ta sig igenom texten (It was hard to get through the text) and Det känns tungt att höra nyheterna (It feels heavy to hear the news).

Etymology and grammar notes: Tungt derives from the adjective tung, which denotes heaviness. The form tungt reflects Swedish inflection for neuter nouns and adverbial usage. The word functions across physical weight, figurative weight, and moral or emotional weight.

Usage and nuance: Tungt is common in both literal and figurative contexts. It can describe physical heaviness, the difficulty of a task, emotional impact, or moral seriousness. The choice between tung and tungt depends on the noun being described and the intended syntax; tungt often accompanies neuter nouns or acts as an adverb.

See also: related Scandinavian forms include Norwegian tungt and Danish tungt, which share the same basic meaning and usage pattern in their respective languages.