guldkant

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Swedish

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Etymology

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guld (gold)kant (edge)

Noun

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guldkant c

  1. an edge of gold, a gilded edge
  2. (idiomatic, in "sätta guldkant på tillvaron" (put a gilded edge on everyday life / existence) and the like) to add something pleasant (and more or less luxurious) to one's life
    Sätt guldkant på tillvaron med en vinprenumeration
    Add a touch of luxury to your life ("put a gilded edge on your everyday life") with a wine subscription

Usage notes

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Ljuspunkt is a better translation of silver lining. Guldkant does not imply an otherwise bad situation.

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