synnerhet

Synnerhet is a Swedish adverb meaning "especially" or "in particular." It is used to emphasize a specific element within a statement, often preceding the adjective it modifies or appearing in the fixed expression "i synnerhet," which means "in particular."

Usage and meaning

Synnerhet serves to mark heightened relevance or importance of one aspect relative to others. It can modify an adjective, a verb, or a full clause, depending on the sentence structure. In practice, it signals that the following point deserves special attention. The word is common in formal written Swedish and in journalism, policy documents, and scholarly prose. In everyday speech, synonyms like särskilt or framför allt are more frequent.

Grammar and style

As a degree adverb, synnerhet typically appears before the element it intensifies (for example, "Det är synnerhet viktigt att följa föreskrifterna"). The fixed phrase "i synnerhet" is widely used to introduce or highlight a particular group or issue (for example, "I synnerhet studenterna påverkas av förändringen"). While widely understood, synnerhet is regarded as somewhat formal or literary, and may be replaced by more casual terms in informal contexts.

Related terms

Särskilt, särskilt viktigt, och framför allt are common alternatives for emphasis in everyday language. The phrase "i synnerhet" is closely related to "i särskilt hög grad" and serves a similar purpose in focusing attention on one aspect.

See also

In synnerhet, särskilt, framför allt, viktiga begrepp for emphasis in Swedish.