Swedish · Numbers & Time
Minut
Minute
Beginnernoun · common
Definition
A period of sixty seconds.
Example
Vänta fem minuter, tack.
Wait five minutes, please.
Etymology
'Minut' derives from the Latin 'minuta', meaning 'small (part)', which was adopted into Swedish with a modification in pronunciation and spelling.
How & Where It’s Used
'Minut' is utilized in both written and spoken contexts, and it appears commonly in formal settings such as scheduling and informal discussions regarding time.