sämsta

Sämsta is a Swedish word that translates to "worst" in English. It is the superlative form of the adjective "dålig" (bad). The word is used to indicate the lowest quality, least desirable, or most negative option among a group of choices. For example, one might say "det sämsta valet" meaning "the worst choice."

The usage of sämsta is common in everyday Swedish conversation and writing. It can be applied to a wide range of contexts, from describing a poor performance to expressing dissatisfaction with a product or service. The word's directness makes it an effective way to convey a strong negative sentiment.

In some contexts, sämsta can also be used humorously or ironically. For instance, someone might jokingly refer to their least favorite chore as "mitt sämsta jobb" (my worst job). However, its primary function remains to identify something as the absolute worst.