Adjectives with A in Swedish

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In this article, you will find a list of Swedish adjectives that start with the letter A:

  • À jour – Updated, current.
  • Abnorm – Abnormal, deviant.
  • Abrupt – Sudden, abrupt.
  • Absolut – Complete, unconditional.
  • Abstrakt – Theoretical, not concrete.
  • Absurd – Absurd, nonsensical.
  • Acceptabel – Acceptable, sufficient.
  • Adekvat – Adequate, suitable.
  • Administrativ – Bureaucratic, management-related.
  • Aerodynamisk – Aerodynamic, adapted to air resistance.
  • Affekterad – Affected, artificial.
  • Afrikansk – From Africa, related to Africa.
  • Aggressiv – Aggressive, forceful.
  • Akademisk – Academic, related to science or university.
  • Akterseglad – Left behind, surpassed.
  • Aktiv – Active, energetic.
  • Aktsam – Careful, attentive.
  • Aktuell – Current, relevant.
  • Akustisk – Acoustic, related to sound.
  • Akut – Urgent, immediate.
  • Alarmerande – Alarming, concerning.
  • Albansk – Albanian, related to Albania.
  • Alert – Alert, sharp.
  • Alfabetisk – Alphabetical, ordered by letters.
  • Algerisk – Algerian, related to Algeria.
  • Alienerad – Alienated, isolated.
  • Alldaglig – Everyday, ordinary.
  • Allehanda – Mixed, diverse.
  • Allena – Alone, solitary.
  • Allenarådande – Solely determining, dominant.
  • Allergisk – Allergic, hypersensitive.
  • Alliansfri – Neutral, without alliances.
  • Allierad – Allied, united.
  • Allmän – General, open to all.
  • Allmänbildad – Educated, knowledgeable.
  • Allmänfarlig – Dangerous to the public.
  • Allmängiltig – Universal, broadly applicable.
  • Allmännyttig – Publicly beneficial, common good.
  • Allround – Versatile, universal.
  • Allsidig – Multifaceted, comprehensive.
  • Allsköns – All kinds of, various.
  • Allsmäktig – All-powerful, omnipotent.
  • Allsvensk – Related to Swedish top football.
  • Allvarlig – Serious, solemn.
  • Alpin – Alpine, mountain-related.
  • Alternativ – Alternative, another option.
  • Ambitiös – Ambitious, goal-oriented.
  • Ambivalent – Ambivalent, contradictory.
  • Amerikansk – American, related to the USA.
  • Amoralisk – Amoral, lacking morals.
  • Ampel – Large, extravagant.
  • Anabol – Muscle-building.
  • Analog – Analog, comparable.
  • Andfådd – Out of breath, panting.
  • Andlig – Spiritual, religious.
  • Andlös – Breathless, overwhelmed.
  • Androgyn – Androgynous, gender-neutral.
  • Anfrätt – Damaged, affected.
  • Angelägen – Urgent, important.
  • Angenäm – Pleasant, agreeable.
  • Angränsande – Adjacent, neighboring.
  • Anhörig – Family member, relative.
  • Animalisk – Animal-related.
  • Animerad – Animated, lively.
  • Aningslös – Unaware, naive.
  • Anmärkningsvärd – Remarkable, significant.
  • Annalkande – Approaching, coming.
  • Annorlunda – Different, unique.
  • Anonym – Anonymous, nameless.
  • Anpasslig – Adaptable, flexible.
  • Anrik – Historic, rich in tradition.
  • Ansed – Respected, well-known.
  • Ansenlig – Significant, considerable.
  • Anskrämlig – Ugly, repulsive.
  • Anspråkslös – Modest, simple.
  • Anställd – Employed, staff member.
  • Anständig – Decent, appropriate.
  • Anstötlig – Offensive, provocative.
  • Ansvarig – Responsible, in charge.
  • Ansvarslös – Irresponsible, careless.
  • Antik – Antique, historical.
  • Antikverad – Outdated, obsolete.
  • Antiseptisk – Antiseptic, germ-killing.
  • Användbar – Useful, practical.
  • Apart – Unusual, unique.
  • Apatisk – Apathetic, indifferent.
  • Apokalyptisk – Apocalyptic, catastrophic.
  • Arbetsam – Hard-working, diligent.
  • Arbetsför – Fit for work, able-bodied.
  • Arbetslös – Unemployed, without work.
  • Arbetsskygg – Lazy, unwilling to work.
  • Arg – Angry, upset.
  • Argentinsk – Argentine, related to Argentina.
  • Argsint – Short-tempered, easily upset.
  • Aristokratisk – Aristocratic, noble.
  • Arm – Poor, needy.
  • Armenisk – Armenian, related to Armenia.
  • Arrogant – Arrogant, superior.
  • Artificiell – Artificial, man-made.
  • Artig – Polite, courteous.
  • Artistisk – Artistic, aesthetic.
  • Arvlös – Without inheritance, heirless.
  • Asiatisk – Asian, related to Asia.
  • Asocial – Asocial, uninterested in social interaction.
  • Assyrisk – Assyrian, related to Assyria.
  • Astigmatisk – Astigmatic, related to a vision defect.
  • Atavistisk – Atavistic, inherited, primitive.
  • Attraktiv – Attractive, appealing.
  • Audiovisuell – Audiovisual, related to sound and vision.
  • Auktoritär – Authoritarian, controlling.
  • Australisk – Australian, related to Australia.
  • Autentisk – Authentic, genuine.
  • Automatisk – Automatic, self-operating.
  • Autonom – Autonomous, independent.
  • Avancerad – Advanced, sophisticated.
  • Avdankad – Retired, out of use.
  • Avdragsgill – Tax-deductible.
  • Avgiftsfri – Free of charge.
  • Avgjord – Decided, settled.
  • Avgörande – Decisive, crucial.
  • Avhållsam – Abstinent, self-disciplined.
  • Avig – Reverse, opposite.
  • Avlång – Elongated, rectangular.
  • Avlägsen – Distant, remote.
  • Avmagrad – Extremely thin, emaciated.
  • Avmätt – Reserved, cold.
  • Avog – Hostile, unfriendly.
  • Avpassad – Tailored, suitable.
  • Avsevärd – Significant, considerable.
  • Avsiktlig – Intentional, deliberate.
  • Avskild – Separated, isolated.
  • Avskräckande – Discouraging, intimidating.
  • Avskyvärd – Detestable, repulsive.
  • Avslagen – Weak, lacking energy.
  • Avspänd – Relaxed, calm.
  • Avtalsenlig – In accordance with the agreement.
  • Avundsjuk – Envious, jealous.
  • Avväpnande – Disarming, charming.

Common Adjectives

Positive Adjectives

  • Adept – Skilled, knowledgeable.
  • Aktiv – Energetic, action-oriented.
  • Anmärkningsvärd – Remarkable, impressive.
  • Attraktiv – Attractive, beautiful.
  • Ambitiös – Goal-oriented, ambitious.
  • Ansvarsfull – Responsible, reliable.
  • Avkopplande – Relaxing, soothing.
  • Anständig – Worthy, respectable.
  • Amiabel – Friendly, lovable.
  • Autentisk – Authentic, genuine.

Neutral Adjectives

  • Abstrakt – Theoretical, not concrete.
  • Adekvat – Appropriate, sufficient.
  • Allmän – General, overarching.
  • Analog – Corresponding, comparable.
  • Anatomisk – Related to the structure of the body.
  • Anonym – Nameless, unknown.
  • Appetitlig – Appetizing, tasty.
  • Automatisk – Self-operating, automatic.
  • Autonom – Independent, self-sufficient.
  • Arkaisk – Ancient, outdated.

Negative Adjectives

  • Absurda – Illogical, unreasonable.
  • Aggressiv – Aggressive, violent.
  • Alarmerande – Concerning, alarming.
  • Amoralsk – Immoral, unscrupulous.
  • Arrogant – Arrogant, superior.
  • Apatisk – Apathetic, indifferent.
  • Avskyvärd – Disgusting, horrible.
  • Ansträngande – Tiring, exhausting.
  • Ångestfull – Anxious, uneasy.
  • Asocial – Antisocial, unfriendly.

Additional Adjectives

  • Positive Adjectives
  • Avgörande – Crucial, significant.
  • Aktuell – Timely, modern.
  • Avslappnad – Relaxed, comfortable.
  • Ansvarstagande – Reliable, responsible.
  • Akvarelliknande – Light and delicate, like watercolor.

Neutral Adjectives

  • Avböjd – Bent, curved.
  • Ajour – Updated, modern.
  • Alfabetisk – Alphabetical, ordered by letters.
  • Analog – Comparable, corresponding.
  • Anslagen – Estimated, approximate.

Negative Adjectives

  • Avtrubbad – Numb, unfeeling.
  • Allmän – Uninteresting, average.
  • Ansträngande – Troubling, difficult.
  • Angiven – Alleged, supposed.
  • Asocial – Antisocial, shy.