likadant

Likadant is a word used in Danish (and to some extent in Norwegian) to express that something is done or described in the same way as something else. It functions as an adverb meaning “in the same way” or “likewise,” and can also appear as a predicative adjective indicating sameness of form or manner. In everyday Danish, it often introduces or reinforces a comparison between actions or states, for example: Han gjorde det likadant. Hun reagerede likadant. In Norwegian, similar uses are found, such as Hun gjorde det likadant som før.

Origin and form are related to the Danish root lik- meaning “similar” or “alike,” with the suffix -adant forming adjectives or adverbs that describe manner. The word is common in both formal and informal registers, and it is generally understood across Scandinavian contexts, with regional phonetic and stylistic variations.

Usage notes and variations: Likadant typically precedes or follows the verb it relates to, depending on sentence structure, and it can modify a clause or action rather than a noun. While the core meaning remains sameness or similarity, speakers may choose different equivalents in other languages or dialects, such as using “på samme måte” in Danish or “like før” in Norwegian for stronger or more explicit comparisons. Overall, likadant is a straightforward, widely understood term for describing things done in the same manner.