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Swedish
Etymology
Literally, "walk the broad path". From the gospel according to Matthew; Mat 7:13:
Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way,
that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat.
Verb
gå den breda vägen (present går den breda vägen, preterite gick den breda vägen, supine gått den breda vägen, imperative gå den breda vägen)
- (idiomatic) To (tend to) choose an easy but immoral option
- Antonym: den smala vägen
Usage notes
The broad path ("den breda vägen") refers to the path of actions which leads to Hell according to Christianity.