afton
eve; evening before a holiday
Intermediate Noun common
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Pronunciation
/ˈafːtɔn/
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Cultural Note
Afton appears especially in holiday names like julafton and nyårsafton, often more important than the following day.
📝 Example Sentences
På julafton samlas familjen tidigt.
On Christmas Eve the family gathers early.
Midsommarafton är en viktig dag för många.
Midsummer Eve is an important day for many.