Swedish · Numbers & Time
Igår
Yesterday
Beginneradverb
Definition
The day before today.
Example
Igår såg jag en bra film.
Yesterday I saw a good movie.
Etymology
'Igår' comes from Old Swedish 'i går', literally translating to 'in the past' or 'in the day before'. This usage has carried through time into modern Swedish.
How & Where It’s Used
'Igår' is used in both spoken and written contexts and is appropriate in informal and formal discussions alike. There are no significant regional variations.