rather
01
ganska, snarare
to a somewhat notable, considerable, or surprising degree
Exempel
He was rather late for the meeting.
Han var ganska sen till mötet.
02
snarare, tvärtom
used to introduce an idea that contrasts with or corrects the previous one
Exempel
The issue isn't laziness. Rather, it's a lack of direction.
Problemet är inte lättja. Snarare, det är en brist på riktning.
2.1
snarare, eller mer exakt
used to correct or clarify a previous statement more precisely
Exempel
I fell, or rather slipped, on the icy steps.
Jag föll, eller rättare sagt gled, på de isiga trappstegen.
2.2
hellre, företrädesvis
used to indicate replacement or contrast between two things
Exempel
She laughed rather than cried.
Hon skrattade snarare än att gråta.
03
hellre, företrädesvis
used to indicate preference or a greater inclination toward something
grammatisk information
interrogativt adverb
Exempel
He would rather help you than ignore the situation.
Han skulle hellre hjälpa dig än att ignorera situationen.
04
hellre, ganska
used before verbs to suggest something politely or with reduced force
Exempel
I rather hope it doesn't rain tomorrow.
Jag hoppas hellre att det inte regnar imorgon.
rather
01
Självklart!, Gärna!
used as a positive response to a suggestion or question
Dialect
British
BritishExempel
Would you enjoy another game of tennis? — Rather! It was great fun.
Skulle du vilja spela en till tennis match? — Hellre! Det var jättekul.
