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Missnöjet växer när kunden är missnöjd.

Missnöjet växer när kunden är missnöjd.
The discontent grows when the customer is dissatisfied.
From Lesson 451:Negative prefixes (miss- / van-)·Swedish

Questions & Answers about Missnöjet växer när kunden är missnöjd.

How does the prefix miss- change the meaning of the root words in missnöjet and missnöjd?
The prefix miss- creates a negative or opposite meaning, much like "dis-" or "mis-" in English. It attaches to the noun nöje (pleasure or satisfaction) to form missnöje (displeasure or discontent), and to the adjective nöjd (satisfied) to form missnöjd (dissatisfied).
Could we use the other negative prefix van- from this lesson instead of miss- for these words?
No, these prefixes are locked to specific root words. While van- also creates a negative meaning (such as vanvård for neglect), it cannot be attached to nöjd or nöje. You simply have to memorize which prefix pairs with which root.
Why does missnöjet end in -t?
The root noun is ett nöje (a pleasure). When a noun is formed with a prefix like miss-, it keeps the gender of its root word. Since it is an ett-word ending in a vowel, it takes the suffix -t to become the definite form missnöjet (the discontent).
What is the difference between missnöjet and missnöjd grammatically?
Missnöjet is a noun in its definite form, meaning "the discontent". Missnöjd is an adjective meaning "dissatisfied". It is very common in Swedish to build both nouns and adjectives from the same root using the same prefix.

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