Swedish · Adjectives
Gammal
Old
Beginneradjective
Definition
Existing for a long time, not new.
Example
Det är en gammal och vacker byggnad.
It is an old and beautiful building.
Etymology
'Gammal' derives from the Old Norse word 'gamall', which means 'old' and has preserved this meaning across the Germanic languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'Gammal' is used in both spoken and written contexts across all registers, typically to describe age or antiquity.