tyngre

Tyngre is a Swedish adjective meaning heavier or having more weight. It functions as the comparative form of tung, used to compare the heaviness of two or more objects, situations, or ideas. While primarily about physical weight, tyngre can also be used figuratively to describe greater burden, responsibility, or complexity.

The word traces its etymology to Old Norse and Proto-Germanic roots related to heaviness. In Swedish, tyngre is part of a system where adjectives form the comparative with the ending -re, with the corresponding superlative typically expressed through phrases like den tyngsta or det tyngsta rather than a single suffix.

In usage, tyngre appears in both literal and figurative contexts. Examples include: Bilen är tyngre än cykeln (The car is heavier than the bicycle). Den tyngre uppgiften kräver mer tid (The heavier task requires more time). Att bära den tyngre väskan var jobbigt (Carrying the heavier suitcase was tiring). In sentences, tyngre agrees in number and definiteness with the noun it modifies.

See also terms related to weight and heaviness, such as tyngd (weight), tung (heavy), and vikter (weights). The word is common in everyday Swedish, science discussions about mass, and figurative phrasing describing greater burden or significance.