lättast

Lättast is a Swedish adjective in its superlative form, meaning the easiest or the lightest, depending on the context. In everyday use it commonly expresses the highest degree of ease, for example when comparing options or describing the simplest way to do something.

Grammatically, lättast is the superlative of the adjective lätt. The positive form is lätt, the comparative form is lättare, and the superlative form is lättast. When describing a noun, the form agrees in gender and number, for example den lättaste uppgiften (the easiest task), det lättaste sättet (the easiest way), de lättaste uppgifterna (the easiest tasks).

Common constructions include predicative use, such as Det är lättast att börja med grundövningar (It is easiest to start with the basic exercises), and adverbial use, such as Det går lättast när du övar varje dag (It goes easiest when you practice every day). Lättast can also appear in comparisons with multiple items, often followed by av eller bland, for example den lättaste av de tre alternativen (the easiest of the three alternatives).

Etymology traces lätt from Old Norse and Old Swedish forms meaning light or easy, with the superlative suffix -ast forming the standard Swedish pattern for the strongest degree. In usage, lättast is widely accepted and understood in both spoken and written Swedish, and it is commonly contrasted with annat, svårt, or enkelt depending on nuance.

Notes: while lättast primarily conveys ease, context may also imply physical lightness if weight is being discussed; the intended meaning is usually clear from surrounding words.